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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.
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.
Rush says it's 'totally unacceptable that Southland suburban families have been repeatedly left without water'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 19, 2022
Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush (D-1) recently met with members of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as south suburban Chicago mayors to discuss water infrastructure problems and potential solutions.
Village of Tinley Park announces three new employees, including Kelly Sciaky: 'I look forward to working for all of the residents'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 19, 2022
Those who conduct business with the village of Tinley Park might notice a few new faces, after the village has recently announced three new hires.
'Mr. Ceasefire' no fan of aggressive ticketing policies, overnight winter parking ban
By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 15, 2022
Tio Hardiman, known on the streets as "Mr. Ceasefire," spends his days, and many nights, stemming gang violence in some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods.
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.
Midlothian Village Council debates removing minimum water usage for residents: 'It’s hard to conserve when you know you have to pay the bill anyways'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 13, 2022
Midlothian Village Council during its recent meeting discussed eliminating of the minimum water usage for all residents.
Midlothian council requests volunteers for community events: 'Email me, call me, let me know your ideas'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 13, 2022
Midlothian Village Council heard an update from the Events Committee during a recent meeting, with Trustee Kathleen Johnson pointing out that the panel homes to stage four to six events throughout the year.
Violence Interrupters plans '24-hour boots on the ground' over holidays
By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 13, 2022
The holidays bring with them the risk of heightened violence, and for Tio Hardiman, the executive director of Violence Interrupters, that means “24-hour boots on the ground.”
Uber drivers, education and commerce are integral to Calumet Country Club redevelopment plans
By Juliette Fairley | Dec 13, 2022
Calumet Country Club's redevelopment plan will require a free flow of transportation including app drivers
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.
Tinley Park police chief on promoted employee at recent board meeting: 'We're happy to bring her onboard full time'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 10, 2022
The Tinley Park Village Board of Trustees approved two promotions and the hiring of a new maintenance technician during a board meeting on Nov. 1.
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’s 'Mr. Ceasefire' came by his nickname the hard way
By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 9, 2022
In 2003, Tio Hardiman talked his way out of a potentially deadly conflict when five gang members confronted him on the Southside.
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.
'You've really shown your true colors': Village clerk, trustee butt heads during Tinley Park Board meeting
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 9, 2022
The drama surrounding Tinley Park Trustee Diane Galante has continued after Galante and Village Clerk Nancy O'Connor butted heads during a board meeting last month.
'We’ve bought cars, we’ve paid mortgages, so many medical bills': Tinley Park police sergeant on nonprofit organization
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 8, 2022
The Village of Tinley Park's Board of Trustees took time to highlight several organizations in the village, including one aimed at helping families during the holiday season.
Pluymert on Classic Collectibles: ‘Dream of mine since I was a little kid’
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 7, 2022
The Village of Tinley Park featured one of its local business owners at their board meeting on Nov. 1.
Tinley Park welcomes new firefighter to department: 'He brings us all his knowledge and has done a fantastic job'
By Southland Marquee report | Dec 7, 2022
Officials with the Village of Tinley Park welcomed a new firefighter, recognized IT employees and celebrated a promotion during a recent board meeting on Nov. 15.