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Tinley Park High School principal on student who saved her mother's life: 'We had a great celebration for her and her family'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 3, 2023
Reaghan Monahan, a student at Tinley Park High School, was honored by the village board for her quick thinking and life-saving actions
Redeker on school project: 'I've done it every year since I've been a teacher, and the kids love it'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 29, 2022
Third-grade students at Ames Elementary School recently reported about a class project and an adopted cow.
Kelly secures funding for Illinois to 'create better jobs and better opportunities for everyone in our urban, suburban and rural communities'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 29, 2022
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has secured $17.5 million in community project funding for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District, which now will be included in the 2023 government funding package.
Conversations Overheard gives voice to the frank, timely voices of adults over 50: 'To help more people on a larger platform'
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 27, 2022
Three friends to produce weekly show that will offer frank, honest talk about issues for people over 50
Wright College author and guest on WBEZ podcast: 'Black Lives Matter didn't come out of nowhere'
By Gregory Burnett | Dec 27, 2022
Author and writing tutor Michelle Duster, great granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, was featured on WBEZ podcast.
Soul Street Collective band nears 6th anniversary: 'One thing led to another and kind of got us in the space where we are now'
By Mary Lou Lang | Dec 20, 2022
March will mark the sixth anniversary of the founding of the Soul Street Collective band, a local Chicago group that started playing in bars and lounges and now made it to the opening for big-name artists and playing private parties and corporate events.
Band founder speaks about Chicago's ticket violations affecting minorities
By Mary Lou Lang | Dec 20, 2022
The City of Chicago ticketing policy has reportedly affected minority neighborhoods disproportionately and many, including one local band member and founder, said she too has noticed the automatic cameras in the city are primarily located in certain neighborhoods.
Rush says it's 'totally unacceptable that Southland suburban families have been repeatedly left without water'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 19, 2022
Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush (D-1) recently met with members of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as south suburban Chicago mayors to discuss water infrastructure problems and potential solutions.
'Mr. Ceasefire' no fan of aggressive ticketing policies, overnight winter parking ban
By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 15, 2022
Tio Hardiman, known on the streets as "Mr. Ceasefire," spends his days, and many nights, stemming gang violence in some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods.
Midlothian Village Council debates removing minimum water usage for residents: 'It’s hard to conserve when you know you have to pay the bill anyways'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 13, 2022
Midlothian Village Council during its recent meeting discussed eliminating of the minimum water usage for all residents.
Midlothian council requests volunteers for community events: 'Email me, call me, let me know your ideas'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 13, 2022
Midlothian Village Council heard an update from the Events Committee during a recent meeting, with Trustee Kathleen Johnson pointing out that the panel homes to stage four to six events throughout the year.
Violence Interrupters plans '24-hour boots on the ground' over holidays
By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 13, 2022
The holidays bring with them the risk of heightened violence, and for Tio Hardiman, the executive director of Violence Interrupters, that means “24-hour boots on the ground.”
Tinley Park police chief on promoted employee at recent board meeting: 'We're happy to bring her onboard full time'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 10, 2022
The Tinley Park Village Board of Trustees approved two promotions and the hiring of a new maintenance technician during a board meeting on Nov. 1.
Chicago’s 'Mr. Ceasefire' came by his nickname the hard way
By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 9, 2022
In 2003, Tio Hardiman talked his way out of a potentially deadly conflict when five gang members confronted him on the Southside.
'You've really shown your true colors': Village clerk, trustee butt heads during Tinley Park Board meeting
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 9, 2022
The drama surrounding Tinley Park Trustee Diane Galante has continued after Galante and Village Clerk Nancy O'Connor butted heads during a board meeting last month.
'We’ve bought cars, we’ve paid mortgages, so many medical bills': Tinley Park police sergeant on nonprofit organization
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 8, 2022
The Village of Tinley Park's Board of Trustees took time to highlight several organizations in the village, including one aimed at helping families during the holiday season.
Tinley Park welcomes new firefighter to department: 'He brings us all his knowledge and has done a fantastic job'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 7, 2022
Officials with the Village of Tinley Park welcomed a new firefighter, recognized IT employees and celebrated a promotion during a recent board meeting on Nov. 15.
Chicago Ridge Schools business manager on tax levy: 'We're asking the board to approve the tentative levy at 5% over last year's extension'
By David Beasley | Dec 6, 2022
Katheryn Picciolini, business manager of Chicago Ridge Schools, discussed the tentative 2022 tax levy with the school board at a recent meeting.
Chicago Ridge school board reviews current building renovation, construction projects: 'I'd like to know if it's worth it'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 6, 2022
The Chicago Ridge School District board recently discussed current building renovation and construction projects.
City Colleges of Chicago chancellor on enrollment jump: 'We’ve been strategic about expanding access to our colleges by developing new opportunities'
By David Beasley | Dec 2, 2022
The enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago is up 6.9% year over year, outpacing the Illinois community college average of 1.5% and the national average, according to a report released by the Illinois Community College Board.