Mayor Jones Gives First State of the City Address
“We are at a crossroad. We have the option to do nothing and become like so many other communities that have failed."
Author: Quinton R. Arthur
Quinton R. Arthur is a creative spirit. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Northern Illinois University, and his Master of Science in Journalism from Roosevelt University. Quinton is an avid reader and connoisseur of nerd culture.
Hazel Crest Firefighter/Paramedic Earns Badge
Hazel Crest Firefighter/Paramedic Earns Badge (Hazel Crest, IL) — During the June 14 meeting of Hazel Crest, village employees were recognized, and citizens voiced concerns…
Discussions Held on Various Agenda Items During Dolton Special Board Meeting
Some of the concerns included updating a guide that focuses on the history of the village, receiving information to share with residents, and animal c…
2022 Residential Assistance Program causes Disagreements between Calumet City Officials
“I would ask the aldermen to approve this tonight because residents can’t wait for help. Residents are waiting for rent help, help with their wate…
President’s Summer Bridge Program in Hazel Crest Accepting Applications
Removing weeds from Village Drive is one of the top priorities for the Public Works department. According to Director Charles Dryer, with warm weather…
Residents Share their Concerns with Markham City Officials
“We love Markham, we love it here, we want you to be our neighbors. But we don’t want to feel like we can’t come home or we can’t go to sleep,…
Dr. Angel White Talks with The Southland Journal
“I feel those are the most critical ages where girls go through a lot of hormonal changes. They are really trying to find themselves and they experi…
Hazel Crest Receives Award for Solar Energy
Other communities who received recognition recently were Carol Stream, Mount Prospect, Bensenville, Broadview, Geneva, Gurnee, Northlake, Oak Forest a…
New Initiative Plans To Bring New Trees To Markham
Tree Equity is the fairness and justice that occurs when every neighborhood has enough trees so that every person can reap the benefits that trees hav…
Amazon Reinvests in the City of Markham
"If someone gives us something, the audacity to think they should have given us more makes me boil. We’ll be underserved the rest of our days if we …