Youth raise alarm on violence with Project Orange Tree
by La Risa Lynch On April 1st a group of Chicago youth want to drape the city in orange as part of an anti-violence awareness campaign, called Project Orange Tree. The group wants youth and…
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Second Congressional District candidates make their case at forum
This article has been updated to correct the date of an upcoming forum held at Bethany Lutheran Church on February 19, 2013. by La Risa Lynch Dolton — Fifteen of the 22 individuals seeking the vacated…
Black retailers lose out on $1 Tril. of Black buying power
By La Risa Lynch Here’s a math question for you: How many Black-owned Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants are in the Chicago area. The answer will surprise you. Oak Park resident Maggie Anderson, who along with…
Ald. Beale ponders run for Jesse Jackson Jr.’s old seat
Ald. Anthony Beale (9) has officially formed a political committee to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat left vacant by the resignation of Jesse Jackson Jr. last week. The 9th Ward alderman filed electronically, this…
Can city’s bike share program be economic boom for Bronzeville
by La Risa Lynch The new protected curbside bike lanes cropping up across the city is part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s grand plan of creating a bike friendly Chicago. As part of that plan, the…
Rhymefest gets personal at youth leadership summit
by La Risa Lynch Che “Rhymefest” Smith spoke October 20th about the music industry’s influence over rap music and his own inner struggles at redemption during a youth summit held at a far south side…
Watkins attempts fourth bid at political office
Seeking to unseat Annazette Collins as state senator of West Side’s 5th District by La Risa Lynch A long shot best described Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins when she ran for mayor last year. But this time…
Crane High School has own plan for improvement
by La Risa Lynch Emotions ran high at a public hearing held January 20th by Chicago Public Schools regarding the proposed closure of Crane High School on the city’s Near West Side. The inclement weather…
Frederick Douglass’ descendent dedicates mural at Austin high school
By La Risa Lynch The progeny of a Nineteenth Century abolitionist helped dedicate a new mural at an Austin high school named after his great great great grandfather. The great great great grandson of Frederick…
Chatham Pancake House re-opening?
CAPCC’s President Keith Tate says former owner in discussions to reopen restaurant by La Risa Lynch The Chatham Pancake House or any other Chatham location will not be home to a proposed pawnshop. Members attending…