T.H. Lawrence News
Alderman: Ticketing policies are targeting Chicago's minority neighborhoods
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 23, 2023
Traffic enforcement in Chicago appears to depend on who’s behind the wheel, and it’s no secret to Chicago drivers as the media and political leaders are becoming more aware of it as well.
All about the kids
By T.H. Lawrence | Feb 20, 2023
Hazel Crest Mustangs youth football wins on and off the field
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.
Hazel Crest village president: State traffic policies ‘not equitable’
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 23, 2023
Hazel Crest Village President Vernard Alsberry said traffic and parking policies and enforcement in Illinois are “not equitable” and unduly punish low-income residents. This often includes people who live in heavily Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
Hazel Crest village president: 'I wanted to serve the community'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 23, 2023
Hazel Crest Village President Vernard Alsberry has dedicated himself to serving others, something that came naturally.
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.
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.
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
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
Uber driver on red light cameras: 'I think they need to be taken away'
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 20, 2022
Brandy Thomas just wants to drive and make money to support her family.
The Quarry owner: 'We are bringing together music, food, beer and families'
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 12, 2022
Ryan DeYoung believes in good music, quality food and the power of entrepreneurship.
Chicago native on child support, city policies: 'They'll take everything you have if they can'
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 9, 2022
Child support enforcement can have a negative effect on Black, low-income, non-custodial fathers and their children, according to a 2016 report from the Urban Institute.
Chicago pastor on red light ticketing: 'I think it’s a way the city gets revenue off the back of low-income neighborhoods'
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 16, 2022
Darryl Russell calls for change in rules that impact people in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic