Freddrenna Lyle

Wal-Mart Chicago Fight: Creating Jobs Pitted Against Protecting Small Businesses

Chicago Sun-Times | MARY MITCHELL | Posted 09.03.2009 | Chicago


In many areas starved for retail businesses, welcoming a Wal-Mart would be a no-brainer. But Ald. Howard Brookins (21st) is having one heck of a time...

Senator Meeks To Chicago Aldermen: 'Don't Come See Me, I Ain't Got No Money'

Huffington Post | Tim Taliaferro | Posted 06.27.2009 | Chicago


Illinois Sen. James Meeks told visiting Chicago aldermen not to come see him while they were in Springfield Wednesday, saying to the Windy City lawmak...

Burris Gets Support From City Council's Black Caucus

Associated Press | Posted 03.29.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO - Some Chicago aldermen say calls for Sen. Roland Burris' resignation are unfair and politically motivated. Members of the City Council's Bla...

State Investigating AIDS Group, Blocks Funds

Chicago Sun-Times | Chris Fusco | Posted 10.16.2008 | Chicago


Taxpayer funding for a politically connected AIDS awareness group is being held up by state health officials over questions about the organization's s...