News from March 2023
Nonprofit Chicago Cares focuses on connecting neighborhoods
By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 2, 2023
Chicago Cares is a nonprofit organization that focuses on connecting neighborhoods and taking on community challenges.
Chicago Cares official on city's ticketing policy: 'This is what disinvestment looks like'
By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 3, 2023
Rosie Drumgoole, the chief program officer for the nonprofit Chicago Cares, is another to come forward who believes Chicago's ticketing policy is unfair, and she said it is form of "divestment" of communities of color.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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."