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School District 146 inducts new board members: 'It is one of our favorite nights as a board and the inspiration behind those folks that have given their careers and done so much for our district'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 16, 2022
Community Consolidated School District 146 Board President Darcy Nendza inducted two new board members into the school district's Wall of Fame
Chicago pastor on red light ticketing: 'I think it’s a way the city gets revenue off the back of low-income neighborhoods'
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 16, 2022
Darryl Russell calls for change in rules that impact people in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic
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.
Lightfoot on Chicago bond-rating upgrade: 'The city is financially stable and on a path toward economic recovery'
By Southland Marquee reports | Nov 16, 2022
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office recently announced Chicago’s investment rating by Moody’s Investors Service was boosted for the first time in 12 years.
Driver removed from ride-hailing platforms after Chicago camera tickets catch up with him: 'They’re going after everybody for money'
By Juliette Fairley | Nov 16, 2022
Chicago's camera ticket debting program entraps ride-hailing drivers, black motorists the most
García on campaign for mayor of Chicago: 'It’s time to build a brighter future together'
By D. Beasley | Nov 16, 2022
In a Twitter post Nov. 10, Illinois State Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García announced he will run for mayor of Chicago.
Lightfoot: 'Investment in improved train services will give Chicago residents and visitors convenient, safe and modernized travel options'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 16, 2022
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently announced an $850 million investment into Chicago's train system after a letter was sent to the secretary of transportation on obtaining funds to support infrastructure improvements.
Lightfoot: 'INVEST South/West is ready to expand its reach beyond retail districts'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 16, 2022
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office recently released information on the mayor’s revitalization initiative for INVEST South/West on their three-year anniversary.
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.
Chicago-based Bamenda Coffee gives back, looks to the future
By Staff reports | Sep 25, 2020
When Felix Leshey left Cameroon in his early 20s he thought he’d left the world of coffee behind forever.