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Little Village Sees Economic Growth, Job Opportunities with Lawndale Fleet Storage Yard & Exchange55 Development
By Southland Marquee reports | Apr 27, 2023
The completion of the Lawndale Fleet Storage Yard marks the end of Hilco Redevelopment Partners' (HRP) project in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
Lightfoot on Midway Modernization Program: ‘Proof that we can achieve anything when we have a clear vision’
By Southland Marquee report | Apr 27, 2023
Chicago city leaders were on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new restaurant at Midway International Airport this week.
Lightfoot marks debut of Vegan Now 2 Go: 'This is part of the solution'
By Southland Marquee report | Apr 5, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot attended the grand opening of a new dining option in the Chatham neighborhood that the mayor said could prove to be a boon for residents and businesses alike.
Kelly: Proposed South Suburban Airport is again 'gaining traction'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 29, 2023
The plan for a south suburban airport in Peotone has been revived and is "gaining traction."
Chicago's Lightfoot: United Yards groundbreaking 'another milestone in our INVEST South/West journey to revitalize our underserved neighborhoods'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 19, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Alderman Jeanette Taylor participated alongside New City stakeholders in the recent groundbreaking ceremony for United Yards.
City Colleges of Chicago chancellor on book donation: 'These recipes will live on through our student chefs'
By Southland Marquee report | Mar 5, 2023
Kennedy-King College and Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute in Chicago recently received 1,700 “historic and culturally significant” cookbooks from the Free Frank McWorter Family.
All-inclusive Studio Yogi opens in South Shore neighborhood
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 17, 2023
After years of planning and remodeling, a yoga studio has opened in the South Side.
Bronzeville's Two Fish Crab Shack planning expansion that will feature a rooftop cafe
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 15, 2023
The owner of Two Fish Crab Shack is planning a $9 million expansion.
Larry's Barber College helps students achieve dreams--like its owner
By Mary Lou Lang | Feb 8, 2023
At the age of 13, Larry Roberts Jr. started cutting hair, knowing his future would be a barber.
Co-owner of Josephine's Southern Cooking: "My mother is heartbroken right now."
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 31, 2023
Josephine's Southern Cooking, which has been a staple in the South Side community for almost 40 years, may be forced to close this year.
Bamenda Coffee set to launch in Chicago's inner city
By Mary Lou Lang | Jan 24, 2023
Bamenda Coffee is opening soon and will be located within the Bamenda Fresh store, in Chicago's inner city, according to owner Felix Leshey.
Eiffel Waffle to open new location in Tinley Park
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 21, 2023
Eiffel Waffle will soon open in Tinley Park.
Pritzker on minimum-wage increase: 'We're making good on our promises and putting Illinoisans first'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 11, 2023
On Jan. 1, the minimum wage in the state of Illinois rose from $12 an hour to $13 an hour.
Owner of arts and crafts studio: 'We're always adding new things to our offerings'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 3, 2023
During the village board meeting, Tinley Park honored two neighborhood businesses, including Mary Mucci's Arts & Crafts Studio by Mucci World, which provides painting instruction, therapy art, entertaining splash rooms for stress release, and much more.
Olive-Harvey College dean: 'Most times people don’t think about the supply chain'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 26, 2022
Cheryl Freeman Smith, dean of career and continuing education in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) department at Olive-Harvey College, uses the busy, shopping-filled holiday season as a way to teach her students about the supply chain, according to City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) News.
Uber drivers, education and commerce are integral to Calumet Country Club redevelopment plans
By Juliette Fairley | Dec 13, 2022
Calumet Country Club's redevelopment plan will require a free flow of transportation including app drivers
The Quarry owner: 'We are bringing together music, food, beer and families'
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 12, 2022
Ryan DeYoung believes in good music, quality food and the power of entrepreneurship.
Pluymert on Classic Collectibles: ‘Dream of mine since I was a little kid’
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 7, 2022
The Village of Tinley Park featured one of its local business owners at their board meeting on Nov. 1.
Chicago mayor on Black Shop Friday: 'This inspiring partnership allows Chicagoans to discover the hundreds of Black-owned businesses in our city'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 2, 2022
Chicago launched Black Shop Friday to encourage citizens to shop at local Black-owned businesses the day after Thanksgiving.
'Holiday pick-up menu is back': Virtue Restaurant brings back holiday menu for Thanksgiving and Christmas
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 29, 2022
Virtue Restaurant, a Southern American black-owned restaurant in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, recently brought back the holiday menu for Thanksgiving.