Latest News
Uber driver on ticket debt: 'I got shut down for a whole week unnecessarily'
By Juliette Fairley | Dec 15, 2022
Toby Mitchell learned in early September that she had been deactivated as an Uber driver due to traffic violations.
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.
Hardiman: 'Too many crimes are being committed'
By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 9, 2022
No one escapes the ravages of violent crime in the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago.
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
Lightfoot on Chicago bond-rating upgrade: 'The city is financially stable and on a path toward economic recovery'
By Southland Marquee reports | Nov 16, 2022
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office recently announced Chicago’s investment rating by Moody’s Investors Service was boosted for the first time in 12 years.
Driver removed from ride-hailing platforms after Chicago camera tickets catch up with him: 'They’re going after everybody for money'
By Juliette Fairley | Nov 16, 2022
Chicago's camera ticket debting program entraps ride-hailing drivers, black motorists the most
García on campaign for mayor of Chicago: 'It’s time to build a brighter future together'
By D. Beasley | Nov 16, 2022
In a Twitter post Nov. 10, Illinois State Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García announced he will run for mayor of Chicago.
Lightfoot: 'Investment in improved train services will give Chicago residents and visitors convenient, safe and modernized travel options'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 16, 2022
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently announced an $850 million investment into Chicago's train system after a letter was sent to the secretary of transportation on obtaining funds to support infrastructure improvements.
Lightfoot: 'INVEST South/West is ready to expand its reach beyond retail districts'
By Southland Marquee report | Nov 16, 2022
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office recently released information on the mayor’s revitalization initiative for INVEST South/West on their three-year anniversary.