Southland Marquee Reports News
Bishop Hying: 'Go see this beautiful film about the Camino'
By Southland Marquee report | Apr 4, 2023
Fathom Events released “Santiago: The Camino Within,” a 68-minute documentary narrated by Bishop Donald Hying, in theaters for one day only on Tuesday.
Smart Museum of Art curator: 'Exhibition seeks to shake up standard approaches to permanent collection displays'
By Southland Marquee report | Apr 4, 2023
The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago has launched a new exhibit called "Calling on the Past: Selections from the Collection," which runs until Feb. 4, 2024.
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry CEO on new exhibit: We're thrilled to 'provide our guests with the ability to travel through time'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 30, 2023
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry is taking visitors back in time, to 79 AD to experience the power of nature in Pompeii: The Exhibit, running through Sept. 24.
Tinley Park Village attorney: Proper redevelopment of former mental health center site could be ‘game changer’
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 30, 2023
Tinley Park Village Attorney Michael Del Galdo penned a letter to the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) to point out acquiring the 280-acre Tinley Park Mental Health Center site from the state would be a boon for the community, including the south suburbs and the state.
Lightfoot: 'Young people across the city deserve to engage in safe, inspiring activities, as well as paid opportunities'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 29, 2023
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) has rolled out the application portal for the 2023 One Summer Chicago program, designed to provide in-person job and life skills training to young people.
City Colleges chancellor on Timuel D. Black Jr. Scholarship: 'He is an inspiration to people across our city and country'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 29, 2023
City Colleges of Chicago has announced a new scholarship and fellowship program in honor of Timuel D. Black Jr.
Kelly: Proposed South Suburban Airport is again 'gaining traction'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 29, 2023
The plan for a south suburban airport in Peotone has been revived and is "gaining traction."
Stratton on proposed investments in Malcolm X College: 'There is nothing more powerful than to help someone learn'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 29, 2023
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently discussed proposed investments in higher education at Chicago's Malcolm X College.
Jobs at the Park District 'make a difference in people’s lives'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 29, 2023
Chicago Park District has launched a recruitment campaign called “Your Perfect Summer Job”.
Alderman: Ticketing policies are targeting Chicago's minority neighborhoods
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 23, 2023
Traffic enforcement in Chicago appears to depend on who’s behind the wheel, and it’s no secret to Chicago drivers as the media and political leaders are becoming more aware of it as well.
Lightfoot 'Grateful to have been able' to take par tin Navy Pier Holi celebration
By Sam Jackson | Mar 20, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot attended the annual Holi celebration over the weekend at Navy Pier, celebrating the local Indian American population at the event.
Chicago's Lightfoot on executive order for City pay equity audit: 'I am deeply proud of the ways in which my administration has centered equity'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 20, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently signed an executive order mandating a biannual pay equity audit of the City of Chicago workforce.
Chicago's Lightfoot: United Yards groundbreaking 'another milestone in our INVEST South/West journey to revitalize our underserved neighborhoods'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 19, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Alderman Jeanette Taylor participated alongside New City stakeholders in the recent groundbreaking ceremony for United Yards.
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.