Book bank’s mission of encouraging kids to read takes on new significance during pandemic

Megan Michael

A WGN9 feature, “Book bank’s mission of encouraging kids to read takes on new significance during pandemic” describes GFF grantee Bernie’s Book Bank’s efforts to continue its mission during the…

As needs ‘skyrocket,’ nonprofits adapt to help struggling families

Megan Michael

The Lake County Journal article, “As needs ‘skyrocket,’ nonprofits adapt to help struggling families” describes the efforts of many local nonprofit organizations (and GFF grantees Northern Illinois Food Bank, Bernie’s…

Solving Illinois’ teacher shortage is complicated. These five charts explain why.

Megan Michael

Chalkbeat Chicago discussed the state’s teacher shortage in the article, “Solving Illinois’ teacher shortage is complicated. These five charts explain why,” which featured GFF grantee Advanced Illinois’ recent report. Warnings…