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The rain didn't stop hundreds of folks attending the 20th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo and making it a BIG SUCCESS....
09/20/2026

The rain didn't stop hundreds of folks attending the 20th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo and making it a BIG SUCCESS. Thank you to the more than 40 colleges, universities (including HBCUs), trade programs, services, dynamic seminars with Atty. Rachelle Hatcher, Rochelle Grant, Ada S. Mckinley, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Northwestern University. A special thank -you to WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago, WGN-TV, the AC Green Show, and Al Kindle for the media coverage. Our stellar sponsors and supporters: Bally's Chicago, Atty. Ted London, State Senator Elgie Sims, State Rep. Marcus Evans, Ald. Michelle Harris, Ald. William Hall, Commissioner Stanley Moore, Park Manor Neighbors, Chicago Emerging Stars, Rainbow Push, and the Purnell Family..

Thank you WGN-TV for the coverage.
09/20/2026

Thank you WGN-TV for the coverage.

The late Silas Purnell dedicated his life to helping more than 50,000 students get into college, and his legacy continues through Ada S. McKinley services where he pioneered the College Preparation and Placement Program.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/kvb49r3j

Tune-in TODAY around 2:00 pm.
09/18/2026

Tune-in TODAY around 2:00 pm.

TOMORROW: The 20th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo, 11:00 am 2:00 pm at Tuley Park Field House, 501 East 90th Place (...
09/18/2026

TOMORROW: The 20th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo, 11:00 am 2:00 pm at Tuley Park Field House, 501 East 90th Place (90th & King Drive)
This FREE event is open to high school students, parents, and families and will include opportunities to connect with colleges, universities, HBCU's, trade schools, scholarships, financial aid and more.
Seminars;
11:30 am - Essay Writing with Atty. Racheal Hatcher
12:15 pm - Resume Preparation with Rochelle Grant
12:45 pm - Money for College - Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Ada S. McKinley, and Northwestern University

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD, DOOR PRIZES AND MORE
Pre-register
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-annual-silas-purnell-college-expo-tickets-1992527626769?aff=oddtdtcreator

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