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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tinley Park Board recognizes two local business as part of its monthly business spotlight program
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 21, 2023
The Tinley Park Board met on Feb. 7, and they heard from two local businesses as part of the board’s monthly business spotlight program.
Homewood Indoor Farmers Market begins
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 18, 2023
Village of Homewood will be having several Indoor Farmers Markets featuring many different vendors.
Chicago deputy director of communications: $100M investment in media campus 'will expand educational opportunities for young people'
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 15, 2023
Chicago Deputy Director of Communications Ryan Johnson promoted a multimillion-dollar investment in a new South Shore media campus in a tweet published on Feb. 6.
Olive-Harvey professor: Black History Month Short Film Festival 'sparks thought, action, conversation'
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 15, 2023
A two-day Black History Month Short Film Festival last week at Olive-Harvey College drew praise from one of the school's professors.
City Colleges of Chicago rolls out 2 new initiatives for students
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 15, 2023
City Colleges of Chicago is offering two new initiative programs.
South Side Community Art Center features 'Promised Land' exhibit
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 14, 2023
The South Side Community Art Center recently held an opening reception for "The Promised Land," a new exhibition featuring photography by 11 artists.
OMAC Director Odom on caregivers class: 'This is one of the first courses of its kind geared toward trauma victims'
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 13, 2023
Malcolm X College will host a two-day symposium for caregivers of first responders, veterans, and trauma victims in Chicago.
Tinley Park observes 15-year anniversary of Lane Bryant mass shooting: 'A tragedy as horrible as this isn’t something you forget'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 31, 2023
Thursday, Feb. 2, will mark the 15-year anniversary since the tragic Lane Bryant shooting in Tinley Park.
Chicago Mayor: 'Today’s Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown was filled with so much music, dancing and joy'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 31, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot remarked on a Lunar New Year celebration in her city in a Jan. 29 tweet.
Evergreen Park School District's Tyrell updates Board of Education on district's PBIS program
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 28, 2023
The Evergreen Park School District 124 Board of Education received an update on the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program.
Founder of OOSF international apparel line said company 'started from pain'
By Mary Lou Lang | Jan 27, 2023
Some deal with pain and major challenges in life by cowering in a corner or letting the pain overcome them.