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Chicago deputy director of communications: $100M investment in media campus 'will expand educational opportunities for young people'
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 15, 2023
Chicago Deputy Director of Communications Ryan Johnson promoted a multimillion-dollar investment in a new South Shore media campus in a tweet published on Feb. 6.
Olive-Harvey professor: Black History Month Short Film Festival 'sparks thought, action, conversation'
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 15, 2023
A two-day Black History Month Short Film Festival last week at Olive-Harvey College drew praise from one of the school's professors.
City Colleges of Chicago rolls out 2 new initiatives for students
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 15, 2023
City Colleges of Chicago is offering two new initiative programs.
Bronzeville's Two Fish Crab Shack planning expansion that will feature a rooftop cafe
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 15, 2023
The owner of Two Fish Crab Shack is planning a $9 million expansion.
South Side Community Art Center features 'Promised Land' exhibit
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 14, 2023
The South Side Community Art Center recently held an opening reception for "The Promised Land," a new exhibition featuring photography by 11 artists.
OMAC Director Odom on caregivers class: 'This is one of the first courses of its kind geared toward trauma victims'
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 13, 2023
Malcolm X College will host a two-day symposium for caregivers of first responders, veterans, and trauma victims in Chicago.
Co-owner of Josephine's Southern Cooking: "My mother is heartbroken right now."
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 31, 2023
Josephine's Southern Cooking, which has been a staple in the South Side community for almost 40 years, may be forced to close this year.
Tinley Park observes 15-year anniversary of Lane Bryant mass shooting: 'A tragedy as horrible as this isn’t something you forget'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 31, 2023
Thursday, Feb. 2, will mark the 15-year anniversary since the tragic Lane Bryant shooting in Tinley Park.
Chicago Mayor: 'Today’s Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown was filled with so much music, dancing and joy'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 31, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot remarked on a Lunar New Year celebration in her city in a Jan. 29 tweet.
Mayekar on Choose Chicago’s efforts to support tourism: 'Solid work'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 31, 2023
The South Side of Chicago will receive a financial boost for local tourism thanks to a $5.5 million grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that Choose Chicago is earmarking for tourism.
Evergreen Park School District's Tyrell updates Board of Education on district's PBIS program
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 28, 2023
The Evergreen Park School District 124 Board of Education received an update on the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program.
Daughter of Tinley Park centenarian: 'My dad always thought of everybody else first'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 25, 2023
The Tinley Park Board of Trustees recently celebrated a monumental birthday of one of its residents.
Lightfoot: 'It is my honor for Chicago to be one of the first grant recipients of the new Bridge Investment Program’s Large Bridge Project Grants'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 24, 2023
Chicago to receive $144 million from the new Bridge Investment Program to repair Illinois International Port Calumet River bridges.
Homewood School District superintendent: 'It's really important to us that we have a positive culture'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 24, 2023
The Homewood School District Board of Education plans to create a new five-year plan as the previous plan, which was established in 2018, draws to a close.
$6.25 million from federal government expected to improve Chicago Park District facilities
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 23, 2023
Improvements are coming to facilities, fieldhouses, the shoreline, and a swimming pool in the Chicago Park District thanks to a $6.25 million boost from the federal government.
Illinois, Chicago transportation departments seek safer streets
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 23, 2023
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) are working together with a common goal of making sure the city's streets are safer.
Lightfoot: 'Chicago has always been a city full of talented and renowned storytellers and artists'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 22, 2023
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces Chicago Poet Laureate program.
City Colleges of Chicago's Krah in Forging Forward 2022: 'The journey to success starts before a student steps foot in a classroom'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 21, 2023
City Colleges of Chicago recently released their annual update for achievements in 2022 called Forging Forward, which includes success stories from students as well as various initiatives from last year.
Chicago's Lightfoot announces 50 finalists for next phase of 'You Name A Snowplow' contest.
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 21, 2023
Chicago has confirmed the 50 finalists for the "You Name A Snowplow" contest.
Eiffel Waffle to open new location in Tinley Park
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 21, 2023
Eiffel Waffle will soon open in Tinley Park.