News from February 2023
Pastor touts family values of Living to Live Again Family Worship Center
By Mary Lou Lang | Feb 22, 2023
Pastor Lisa Benjamin had a different vision from her mother, who was also a pastor and who handed the mantle down to her.
South Suburban pastor blasts Chicago's ticketing policy
By Mary Lou Lang | Feb 22, 2023
Pastor Lisa Benjamin, the apostle and pastor of the Living to Live Again Family Worship Center in the South Suburban community of Hazel Crest, is speaking out against what she considers Chicago's unfair ticketing policy and how it hurts minority families. "
City leaders must act to end racially and economically regressive policy
By Southland Marquee Editorial Board | Feb 23, 2023
In what might be described as a modern day debtor’s prison, Chicago is the only major city in the United States that strips gig-workers, small-business owners, and ride-share drivers’ business licenses, for their unpaid ticket debts.
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.
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.
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.
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.