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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.
Chicago Park District CEO on pilot program: 'We welcome the traditional ... and encourage new experiential concepts'
By David Beasley | Dec 2, 2022
The Chicago Park District announces opportunities for concession operations in city parks.
Pekau on Orland Park holiday festivities starting Nov. 27: "Coming together as a community to welcome the holiday season is a long-standing tradition in Orland Park"
By Southland Marquee reports | Nov 28, 2022
Holiday festivities in Orland Park are set to begin on Nov. 27 with the annual holiday festival, parade, and tree lighting.
Amaze Light Festival begins in November at Odyssey Fun World
By Southland Marquee reports | Nov 28, 2022
The Amaze Light Festival at Odyssey Fun World will be starting on select dates in November and running through the first week of January.
South Side Community Art Center presents 9 Artists/ 9 Months/ 9 Perspectives: 'Inspired by struggle for health, social and economic welfare'
By Southland Marquee reports | Nov 28, 2022
The South Side Community Art Center presents 9 Artists/ 9 Months/ 9 Perspectives which will run through Dec. 17.
'You're in for a treat': Buddy the Elf to appear at Hyde Park's Holly-Day event
By Sam Jackson | Nov 17, 2022
Buddy the Elf, who has been found around Hyde Park in recent days taking photos with local residents, will be at the Dec. 3 Hyde Park Holly-Day, according to a social media post.
Two nooses found on Chicago's South Side 'where majority of Blacks live'
By Sam Jackson | Nov 17, 2022
Chitown Crime Chasers, a media organization that "chases crime all over Chicago," published a Facebook post Nov. 14 showing two nooses had been discovered hanging from a tree in "a black neighborhood" on the South Side of Chicago.
Dowell: 'For anyone that needs a free Thanksgiving dinner, there are lots of great options throughout the city'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 16, 2022
Chicago Alderman Pat Dowell promoted various options for locals to find free Thanksgiving dinners in a tweet published on Thursday
National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter: 'Get your tickets now for the Red Hot Holiday Party!'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 16, 2022
The National Association of Black Journalists Chicago chapter's annual holiday party fundraiser is back this year to support student scholarships. Guests are welcome to attend and can purchase tickets online or at the door.
Chicagoans of color impacted by county's ticketing policy: 'This is a regressive city policy that targets Black and Brown communities'
By Mary Lou Lang | Nov 16, 2022
Inflation is hurting people across the country, and many are turning to second jobs, or gig work, to deal with the rising costs of everything from food to gas to clothing and housing.
Superintendent of Chicago Ridge School District: 'I just wanted to publicly thank our principals and assistant principals'
By Southland Marquee reports | Nov 15, 2022
October was Principal Appreciation Month and the Chicago Ridge School District honored its principals and assistant principals.