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Chicago Ridge Schools business manager on tax levy: 'We're asking the board to approve the tentative levy at 5% over last year's extension'
By David Beasley | Dec 6, 2022
Katheryn Picciolini, business manager of Chicago Ridge Schools, discussed the tentative 2022 tax levy with the school board at a recent meeting.
Chicago Ridge school board reviews current building renovation, construction projects: 'I'd like to know if it's worth it'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 6, 2022
The Chicago Ridge School District board recently discussed current building renovation and construction projects.
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.
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.
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.
Semicolon Bookstore's windows highlight 'some great titles for every reader in your life' during the upcoming holiday season
By Sam Jackson | Nov 23, 2022
Semicolon Bookstore, a well-known small business and gallery in Chicago, has announced that it plans to display suggested holiday titles in the store's windows this season.
Chicago's Sip & Savor on launch of Black Business Expo: 'Black Owned Business! I am talking to YOU!'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 21, 2022
Black-owned business hospitality group and coffee house chain Sip & Savor announced the launch of its Black Business Expo, which will take place Nov. 25-26.
Driver set back by ticket debt: 'If you get tickets and you can't pay them, then you can't drive for Uber at all'
By Juliette Fairley | Nov 18, 2022
Although David Neustadter has been a licensed limo driver for 49 years, he lost the right to work with Uber in Chicago six months ago.
Small business storefront activations launch across Chicago creating unique shopping experiences
By Press Release | Nov 18, 2022
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the opening of over 55 spaces as part of the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program.
School District 146 officials discuss changes to student report cards: 'We're very excited about that work'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 17, 2022
The School District 146 School Board recently discussed updated student report cards and new "family learning target sheets."
Pritzker marks National Apprenticeship Week: ‘Illinois is home to one of the most well-qualified and talented workforces in the country’
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 17, 2022
As the state of Illinois spotlights National Apprenticeship Week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touting the importance of apprenticeship programs that expand opportunities while also spotlighting the state’s workforce.
Chicago Community Trust 'thrilled' to name first Latina as president and CEO
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 17, 2022
The Chicago Community Trust recently announced it has selected Andrea Sáenz as the eighth president in the 107-year history of the organization.
Chicago Urban League on Black Friday: 'Why not support the Black-Owned Businesses in our state?'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 17, 2022
As Black Friday approaches, the Chicago Urban League is calling for Chicagoans to support Black-owned businesses instead of buying from the usual major outlets.
My Block My Hood My City promotes Neighborhood Ties trailblazer: 'He's a big leader in his community and neighborhood'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 17, 2022
Community development organization My Block My Hood My City is promoting a new Black-owned business, Neighborhood Ties, led by Tirrell Taylor.
'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.