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Malcolm X College hosts annual Kwanzaa celebration 'with an emphasis on family and community'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 19, 2023
People from all across Chicago came to Malcolm X College for the annual Kwanzaa event, which was held for free.
Lightfoot: 'Alderman Maldonado's empathetic approach to public service has only deepened throughout his 13 years as 26th Ward alderman'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 14, 2023
Alderman Roberto Maldonado, who represents the city’s 26th Ward, will not seek another term on the Chicago City Council, according to reports.
Chicago pastor: 'Ticketing and fines are weapons'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 13, 2023
Joy Life Center Pastor Bobby Lewis isn’t sure there has been much progress in race relations.
Carusi named Evergreen Park Employee of the Year: 'He puts his heart into every task'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 13, 2023
The Village of Evergreen Park board of trustees recently named Gino Carusi Employee of the Year.
Lightfoot on advance pension payment: 'This payment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to ensuring a prosperous Chicago'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 13, 2023
The City of Chicago will earmark $242 million in the form of an advance pension payment to the city’s four pension funds in an effort to head off the growth of unfunded liabilities.
Schutt: 'Keep the coyotes on their toes so they don't know what to expect'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 12, 2023
Tinley Park Animal Control urges residents to be aware of their surroundings as coyotes prepare for winter and their mating season.
Chicago Park District superintendent: 'Polar Adventure Days has become a signature winter tradition for Chicagoans'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 12, 2023
Chicago-area residents and visitors alike can gear up for some winter fun as Polar Adventure Days – a signature winter tradition in the Windy City – offers a connection with nature and wildlife in an urban setting.
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.
Lightfoot on Healthy Chicago 2025 initiative: 'Everyone in our city deserves the chance to live a long, healthy life'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 10, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has launched the city's Healthy Chicago 2025 initiative with one goal in mind.
Lightfoot on honor for architect Barney: 'We couldn't think of anyone more deserving of this honor'
By Southland Marquee report | Jan 10, 2023
Carol Ross Barney, an architect from Chicago, wins AIA Gold Medal.
Son of Ramsey Lewis starts Joy Life Center to spread the faith
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 9, 2023
Pastor Bobby Lewis has been immersed in music since he was a boy. But one day he heard something that changed the course of his career and his life.
Lightfoot: 'The @cta Red Line Extension Project will further connect people to opportunities across the city'
By Flexible Work News Report | Jan 5, 2023
CTA's Red Line Extension Project advanced to the project funding phase.
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.
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.
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.
Former Uber driver: Chicago 'took away my ability to make money'
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 22, 2022
After six years of steady income, an avalanche of tickets, penalties and fees forced him off the road