Casino Night Fundraiser Makes College Dreams Come True

• Jarrod Daab
• Apr 30, 2013

More than 300 people enjoyed an evening of gambling and sampled cuisine from local restaurants to raise funds in support of College Bound Opportunities, a local nonprofit that helps low-income youth.

Local Students Celebrate Their Journey to College

• Jarrod Daab
• Feb 11, 2013

College Bound Opportunities recently accepted 28 students from Deerfield, Highland Park, and Lake Forest high schools. Without CBO, many of these students would be unable to attend college.

Deerfield Resident Recognized for Volunteer Efforts

• Jarrod Daab
• Sep 26, 2012

Bonnie Shlensky of Deerfield was recognized along with 34 Gap employees for her work with College Bound Opportunities by the Gap Foundation out of more than 130,000 employees worldwide.

Employment Numbers Favor College Graduates

• Jarrod Daab
• Aug 22, 2012

A new report shows that a college degree is critical to securing a job today. Learn how College Bound Opportunities is making this happen for local kids.

Former Highland Park High School Teacher Honored

• Jarrod Daab
• Jun 20, 2012

More than 300 people came together at the annual College Bound Opportunities' gala to honor Glencoe resident and former Highland Park High School teacher, Bob Boone.

Education

Graduation Spells Success for Area Students

• Jarrod Daab
• Jun 12, 2012

Thirty-one high school and college students in the College Bound Opportunities program celebrated their graduations recently. Going to college and earning a degree seemed out of reach a few years ago.

Education

Access to College Threatened by Rising Costs

• Jarrod Daab
• May 16, 2012

The average debt for a college graduate is over $25,000 and continues to grow with lower income families hit the hardest. Local kids need help to fulfill their college dreams!