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Chicago's Olive-Harvey faculty, staff to take part in American Association of Community Colleges annual conference
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 18, 2023
The American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) annual conference will be held next month in Denver.
Glotz: New village plaza 'will be the living room of Tinley Park'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 17, 2023
The Village of Tinley Park is set to move forward with the development of a multi-use plaza
Mayoral candidate Johnson: Chicago policy that revokes business licenses "serves to exacerbate...economic instability"
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 15, 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson recently came out against a policy based on Cook County code that gives the city the ability to revoke someone's ability to work by suspending their business license. The policy has impacted ride-share drivers, local business owners and community members who are stuck in a debt cycle due to not being able to work and in turn pay off the debt from traffic tickets.
Salgado: City Colleges of Chicago partners with One Million Degrees ‘to achieve equitable student outcomes’
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 15, 2023
City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado recently attended SXSW EDU to discuss how the college system’s newest partnership with One Million Degrees is helping to set students up for future success.
Kelly: Black sororities 'have literally changed the course of history’
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 14, 2023
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) honored the women of the Divine Nine during a speech on International Women’s Day.
Durbin: 'We will continue to support Ukraine in its relentless pursuit of freedom'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 14, 2023
Feb. 24 marked one year since Russian President Vladimir Putin sent around 200,000 soldiers into Ukraine, hoping to quickly overthrow the government and take control of Kyiv. However, his plan failed, resulting in several setbacks, BBC News reported.
Durbin recognizes ‘achievements women from Illinois have made over the course of American history’
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 7, 2023
Chicago is celebrating Women's History Month by holding special events throughout the month and recognizing the pivotal contributions women have made to the city.
Chicago students take advantage of Skilled Trades Career Fair
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 7, 2023
At the 2023 Skilled Trades Career Fair last week, thousands of students examined opportunities in architecture, STEM, engineering, construction trades, and allied fields.
Lightfoot applauds Lewis' appointment to Chicago Board of Education
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 7, 2023
Dr. Miquel A. Lewis has joined Chicago’s Board of Education, according to a news release.
Chicago to start new programs to battle opioid epidemic
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 7, 2023
The city of Chicago will launch new programs to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic using money from agreements with the three largest pharmaceutical companies.
City Colleges of Chicago chancellor on book donation: 'These recipes will live on through our student chefs'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 5, 2023
Kennedy-King College and Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute in Chicago recently received 1,700 “historic and culturally significant” cookbooks from the Free Frank McWorter Family.
City of Chicago recognizes Robert S. Abbott, founder of the historic Chicago Defender newspaper: 'We honor him this Black History Month'
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 28, 2023
Chicago is celebrating Black History Month by honoring prominent Black Americans from the city and hosting several activities throughout the month.
Chicago Park District board celebrates Black History Month
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 26, 2023
The Chicago Park District board of commissioners recently celebrated Black History Month in a presentation about various programs and events taking place in city parks.
Chicago Park District superintendent on teen job fairs: 'Teens will have access to educational and networking opportunities'
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 23, 2023
Chicago Park District will host teen job fairs on select dates in February and March.
Salgado on CCC selections for new initiative: 'That all of our eligible institutions were selected speaks volumes about our laser focus'
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 23, 2023
Achieving the Dream has selected five City Colleges of Chicago for a new initiative that seeks to help students achieve success.
Tinley Park Board recognizes two local business as part of its monthly business spotlight program
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 21, 2023
The Tinley Park Board met on Feb. 7, and they heard from two local businesses as part of the board’s monthly business spotlight program.
Lightfoot names 12 recipients to receive 'first round' of community development grants
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 20, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently announced that 12 recipients will receive a total of $27 million in community development grants.
Homewood Indoor Farmers Market begins
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 18, 2023
Village of Homewood will be having several Indoor Farmers Markets featuring many different vendors.
All-inclusive Studio Yogi opens in South Shore neighborhood
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 17, 2023
After years of planning and remodeling, a yoga studio has opened in the South Side.
City Colleges of Chicago hosts first learning agenda symposium.
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 16, 2023
City Colleges of Chicago recently hosted its first learning agenda symposium at Malcolm X College featuring several series of discussions.