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Chicago Mayor and City Treasurer attend 54th annual Pride Parade
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin were present before the start of the 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade.
Chicago Sky Foundation hosts event supporting women-led businesses in Chicago
The Chicago Sky Foundation recently held an event focused on supporting women-led small businesses in the city.
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Melissa Conyears-Ervin recognized among notable leaders in finance by Crain’s Chicago Business
By Southland Marquee | Jul 31, 2025
Melissa Conyears-Ervin, the Chicago City Treasurer, has been named to Crain’s Notable Leaders in Finance for 2025.
Cook County Sheriff's Office alerts public about phone scam
By Southland Marquee | Jul 23, 2025
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to the public about a telephone scam involving individuals posing as members of the office.
Zoo launches program where kids read aloud to farm animals
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
Young readers in Chicago have a new opportunity to improve their skills through the "Reading to the Animals" program at Lincoln Park Zoo's Farm-in-the-Zoo.
Cook County Sheriff's Office alerts public on phone scam demanding money
By Southland Marquee | Jul 3, 2025
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to the public about a phone scam where callers threaten arrest unless individuals deposit thousands of dollars at a Cook County Jail kiosk.
Sheriff's office uses drone to find missing man in Palatine forest
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The Cook County Sheriff's Office utilized an aerial drone to successfully locate a missing and endangered man in the Deer Park West Forest Preserve in Palatine.
National Public Housing Museum opens in Chicago honoring residents' experiences
By Southland Marquee | Jun 11, 2025
The National Public Housing Museum has officially opened its doors at 919 S. Ada Street in Chicago, marking a significant milestone for public housing history and community storytelling.
Cook County prepares for Juneteenth Illinois celebration on June 14
By Southland Marquee | Jun 11, 2025
A community recognition event is set to take place in Cook County as part of the Juneteenth Illinois 2025 celebration on June 14.
Spend in the Black event promotes support for local Black-owned businesses
By Southland Marquee | Jun 11, 2025
There was a significant effort on Saturday to transform 75th Street in Chicago into a "Black Wall Street."
Chicago man charged with felony theft after $400K in stolen goods found
By Southland Marquee | Jun 11, 2025
A Chicago man, Isadore House, has been charged with a Class 1 Felony Theft after the Cook County Sheriff's Police Organized Retail Crime Unit recovered approximately $400,000 in stolen merchandise.
New river otter joins Lincoln Park Zoo
By Southland Marquee | Jun 10, 2025
The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago has introduced a new resident, Tucker, a 6-year-old North American river otter.
Missing Persons Identification Act awaits governor's signature after passing Illinois General Assembly
By Southland Marquee | Jun 3, 2025
A bill that sets new guidelines for missing persons investigations in Illinois is awaiting the Governor's signature after being passed by the General Assembly.
Cook County man faces new charges over alleged child pornography offenses
By Southland Marquee | May 8, 2025
A convicted sex offender from Cook County, Illinois, is facing new felony charges related to child pornography.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new female lar gibbon, JC
By Southland Marquee | Apr 28, 2025
Chicago, April 28, 2025 – Lincoln Park Zoo announced the arrival of a new female lar gibbon, JC, just in time to celebrate her sixth birthday.
Chicago man charged in child pornography investigation
By Southland Marquee | Apr 26, 2025
A Chicago man, aged 29, faces charges of possessing child pornography following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit.
Sheriff’s Police to hold traffic safety checkpoint in Morton Grove on May 9
By Southland Marquee | Apr 25, 2025
Cook County Sheriff’s Police will perform a roadside safety checkpoint in Morton Grove, as announced by Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.
Chicago man charged for burglary at Maine Township cancer treatment center
By Southland Marquee | Apr 22, 2025
A 23-year-old man has been charged with burglary after being found inside a cancer treatment center with stolen items, as announced by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.
Former cemetery worker charged for theft of over $100,000 in funeral payments
By Southland Marquee | Apr 19, 2025
A Cook County Sheriff's Police investigation has led to charges against a former employee of a Glenwood cemetery, accused of embezzling over $100,000 from funeral expenses payments.
Habilitative Systems unveils new $1.25M headquarters in Chicago
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
Habilitative Systems, Inc. recently marked the reopening of its headquarters in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, following a significant renovation project amounting to $1.25 million.