Mary Lou Lang News
Chicago Cares official on city's ticketing policy: 'This is what disinvestment looks like'
By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 3, 2023
Rosie Drumgoole, the chief program officer for the nonprofit Chicago Cares, is another to come forward who believes Chicago's ticketing policy is unfair, and she said it is form of "divestment" of communities of color.
Nonprofit Chicago Cares focuses on connecting neighborhoods
By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 2, 2023
Chicago Cares is a nonprofit organization that focuses on connecting neighborhoods and taking on community challenges.
South Suburban pastor blasts Chicago's ticketing policy
By Mary Lou Lang | Feb 22, 2023
Pastor Lisa Benjamin, the apostle and pastor of the Living to Live Again Family Worship Center in the South Suburban community of Hazel Crest, is speaking out against what she considers Chicago's unfair ticketing policy and how it hurts minority families. "
Pastor touts family values of Living to Live Again Family Worship Center
By Mary Lou Lang | Feb 22, 2023
Pastor Lisa Benjamin had a different vision from her mother, who was also a pastor and who handed the mantle down to her.
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.
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.
Founder of OOSF international apparel line said company 'started from pain'
By Mary Lou Lang | Jan 27, 2023
Some deal with pain and major challenges in life by cowering in a corner or letting the pain overcome them.
Bamenda Coffee set to launch in Chicago's inner city
By Mary Lou Lang | Jan 24, 2023
Bamenda Coffee is opening soon and will be located within the Bamenda Fresh store, in Chicago's inner city, according to owner Felix Leshey.
Soul Street Collective band nears 6th anniversary: 'One thing led to another and kind of got us in the space where we are now'
By Mary Lou Lang | Dec 20, 2022
March will mark the sixth anniversary of the founding of the Soul Street Collective band, a local Chicago group that started playing in bars and lounges and now made it to the opening for big-name artists and playing private parties and corporate events.
Band founder speaks about Chicago's ticket violations affecting minorities
By Mary Lou Lang | Dec 20, 2022
The City of Chicago ticketing policy has reportedly affected minority neighborhoods disproportionately and many, including one local band member and founder, said she too has noticed the automatic cameras in the city are primarily located in certain neighborhoods.
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.