News published on Southland Marquee in March 2023

News from March 2023


City Colleges chancellor on Timuel D. Black Jr. Scholarship: 'He is an inspiration to people across our city and country'

City Colleges of Chicago has announced a new scholarship and fellowship program in honor of Timuel D. Black Jr.


Lightfoot: 'Young people across the city deserve to engage in safe, inspiring activities, as well as paid opportunities'

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.


Tinley Park Village attorney: Proper redevelopment of former mental health center site could be ‘game changer’

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.


Chicago Museum of Science and Industry CEO on new exhibit: We're thrilled to 'provide our guests with the ability to travel through time'

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.