This article initially ran under the “We Are Not Alone – No Estamos Solos” campaign and was first published at chicagoistheworld.org By La Risa Lynch Derrion Albert’s death made international headlines in 2009 when the…
Seek parity in immigration reform This article was originally published for Chicago Is The World By La Risa Lynch It’s lunch time and Ethiopian Diamond is jumping with customers even as construction crews hammer away…
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…
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…
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. 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…
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…
Former State Rep Derrick Smith won re-election to the same House seat he was expelled from three months ago after his indictment on bribery charges.
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…
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…