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City Colleges of Chicago hosts first learning agenda symposium.
By Southland Marquee report | Feb 16, 2023
City Colleges of Chicago recently hosted its first learning agenda symposium at Malcolm X College featuring several series of discussions.
Chicago alderman backs 'graduated fines and fees' over city's right to revoke licenses for unpaid tickets
By Sam Jackson | Feb 15, 2023
Chicago Alderman Andre Vasquez took issue with punitive measures used by the city for unpaid fees, suggesting a "graduated fee structure" based on annual income rather than the current code, which allows the city to revoke business licenses.
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.
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.
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.
Owner of barber colleges says ticketing policy is 'a problem'
By Mary Lou Lang | Feb 11, 2023
Black and brown communities have been disproportionately affected by Chicago's ticketing policy, and some have lost their ability to work, and one business owner in the city says this is a wrong policy.
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.
Lightfoot says new Chicago Animal Care and Control executive director 'has proven her dedication to the city and its animals'
By Sam Jackson | Feb 8, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Jan. 30 that Susan Cappello has been named acting executive director of Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC).
Chicago mayoral candidate Johnson backs new ordinance to help gig workers, ride-share drivers
By Juliette Fairley | Feb 6, 2023
A Chicago mayoral candidate is supporting a proposed ordinance that will protect the wages of gig workers like ride-share drivers and ensure they are fully respected and have the opportunity to earn a decent living.
Dr. Johnny Mullins on ‘helping people’s vision come to life’
By T.H. Lawrence | Feb 4, 2023
JM3 Consulting has succeeded, and he has found time to boost others and help them move forward.
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.
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.
Mayekar on Choose Chicago’s efforts to support tourism: 'Solid work'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 31, 2023
The South Side of Chicago will receive a financial boost for local tourism thanks to a $5.5 million grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that Choose Chicago is earmarking for tourism.
Bester, OOSF CEO, questions Chicago ticketing policies: 'Organizations just have too much power over the people'
By Mary Lou Lang | Jan 31, 2023
Chicago's regressive ticketing policy allegedly targets Black and Brown communities according to many reports.
Chicago Jobs Council on widespread driver's license suspensions: 'The consequence is too significant and severe'
By Juliette Fairley | Jan 30, 2023
A proposed law is pending with the Legislative Reference Bureau that would end driver's license suspensions for failing to appear in court.
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.