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Lightfoot says new Chicago Animal Care and Control executive director 'has proven her dedication to the city and its animals'
By Sam Jackson | Feb 8, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Jan. 30 that Susan Cappello has been named acting executive director of Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC).
Chicago mayoral candidate Johnson backs new ordinance to help gig workers, ride-share drivers
By Juliette Fairley | Feb 6, 2023
A Chicago mayoral candidate is supporting a proposed ordinance that will protect the wages of gig workers like ride-share drivers and ensure they are fully respected and have the opportunity to earn a decent living.
Mayekar on Choose Chicago’s efforts to support tourism: 'Solid work'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 31, 2023
The South Side of Chicago will receive a financial boost for local tourism thanks to a $5.5 million grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that Choose Chicago is earmarking for tourism.
Bester, OOSF CEO, questions Chicago ticketing policies: 'Organizations just have too much power over the people'
By Mary Lou Lang | Jan 31, 2023
Chicago's regressive ticketing policy allegedly targets Black and Brown communities according to many reports.
Chicago Jobs Council on widespread driver's license suspensions: 'The consequence is too significant and severe'
By Juliette Fairley | Jan 30, 2023
A proposed law is pending with the Legislative Reference Bureau that would end driver's license suspensions for failing to appear in court.
City Colleges of Chicago to participate in nationwide cybersecurity initiative
By Karen Kidd | Jan 27, 2023
Last week's announcement that City Colleges of Chicago was selected for a nationwide cybersecurity initiative will boost the public community college system's students excel in online security, CCC's Chancellor Juan Salgado said in a news release
Calumet City alderwoman on Chicago's traffic ticketing policy: 'That is something I would encourage the leaders of Chicago to look at'
By Juliette Fairley | Jan 25, 2023
As a Calumet City alderwoman, Monet Wilson has almost nothing to do with Chicago’s legislation, policies or politics, but she is concerned about the Windy City’s traffic ticketing policy.
Chicago congresswoman celebrates Pullman National Monument's redesignation as national historical park
By Karen Kidd | Jan 25, 2023
U.S. House Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) took to social media to express her excitement about last week's redesignation of Pullman National Monument, the first national historical park in Chicago.
Chicago's South Side aldermen silent on city's 'regressive' ticketing policy
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 25, 2023
An aggressive ticketing policy in the South Side of Chicago has some residents and small-business owners calling enforcement and fines unbalanced in that some lower-income communities appear to be unfairly affected.
Lightfoot: 'It is my honor for Chicago to be one of the first grant recipients of the new Bridge Investment Program’s Large Bridge Project Grants'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 24, 2023
Chicago to receive $144 million from the new Bridge Investment Program to repair Illinois International Port Calumet River bridges.
$6.25 million from federal government expected to improve Chicago Park District facilities
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 23, 2023
Improvements are coming to facilities, fieldhouses, the shoreline, and a swimming pool in the Chicago Park District thanks to a $6.25 million boost from the federal government.
Illinois, Chicago transportation departments seek safer streets
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 23, 2023
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) are working together with a common goal of making sure the city's streets are safer.
Hazel Crest village president: State traffic policies ‘not equitable’
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 23, 2023
Hazel Crest Village President Vernard Alsberry said traffic and parking policies and enforcement in Illinois are “not equitable” and unduly punish low-income residents. This often includes people who live in heavily Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
Lightfoot: 'Alderman Maldonado's empathetic approach to public service has only deepened throughout his 13 years as 26th Ward alderman'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 14, 2023
Alderman Roberto Maldonado, who represents the city’s 26th Ward, will not seek another term on the Chicago City Council, according to reports.
Lightfoot on advance pension payment: 'This payment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to ensuring a prosperous Chicago'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 13, 2023
The City of Chicago will earmark $242 million in the form of an advance pension payment to the city’s four pension funds in an effort to head off the growth of unfunded liabilities.
Schutt: 'Keep the coyotes on their toes so they don't know what to expect'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 12, 2023
Tinley Park Animal Control urges residents to be aware of their surroundings as coyotes prepare for winter and their mating season.
Lightfoot on Healthy Chicago 2025 initiative: 'Everyone in our city deserves the chance to live a long, healthy life'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 10, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has launched the city's Healthy Chicago 2025 initiative with one goal in mind.
Lightfoot on honor for architect Barney: 'We couldn't think of anyone more deserving of this honor'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 10, 2023
Carol Ross Barney, an architect from Chicago, wins AIA Gold Medal.
Lightfoot: 'The @cta Red Line Extension Project will further connect people to opportunities across the city'
By Flexible Work News Report | Jan 5, 2023
CTA's Red Line Extension Project advanced to the project funding phase.
Uber driver on red light cameras: 'I think they need to be taken away'
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 20, 2022
Brandy Thomas just wants to drive and make money to support her family.