Lamont Robinson
Hyde Park’s Business Leaders Push To Extend Special Taxing District For 10 Years
The tax district collected nearly $300,000 for 2023, which is used for economic development, improving public safety and beautifying spaces along Hyde Park's business corridors.
Walmart Fought For Years To Open In Chicago. Now, South And West Siders Feel Betrayed As They Close
Customers and local leaders are scrambling to find alternatives for groceries, prescriptions and other necessities in the wake of the mega chain's decision to abruptly shutter four of its eight Chicago stores.
Rep. Lamont Robinson Wins 4th Ward Race To Replace Ald. Sophia King
Robinson defeated King’s longtime chief of staff Prentice Butler to represent several Near South Side neighborhoods.
Here’s How Lamont Robinson And Prentice Butler Want To Improve Public Safety, Development In The 4th Ward
The two men will face each other in the April 4 runoff.
Prentice Butler To Face State Rep. Lamont Robinson In 4th Ward Runoff
By about 100 votes, Butler prevailed over attorney Ebony Lucas to squeak into the head-to-head contest with Robinson. They are vying to replace Ald. Sophia King, who gave up her council seat to run for mayor.
Who Will Face State Rep. Lamont Robinson In 4th Ward Runoff To Replace Ald. Sophia King?
With 1,706 mail-in ballots still out there — and challengers Prentice Butler and Ebony Lucas in a close race — the game is still on.
Rep. Lamont Robinson Advances To Runoff In 4th Ward As Challengers For 2nd Spot Go Down To The Wire
Challengers Prentice Butler and Ebony Lucas are separated by a few dozen votes as they look to force Robinson to a runoff for outgoing Ald. Sophia King's seat.
State Rep. Lamont Robinson The Latest To Announce Bid For Ald. Sophia King’s 4th Ward Seat
Robinson, the first Black LGBTQ+ member of the Illinois General Assembly, is the fifth candidate to enter the race.
Businesses Hurt By Pandemic Can Apply For Grants From $250 Million State Program. Here’s How
Leaders came to Bronzeville to talk about the program on Thursday. Priority will be given to business owners most impacted by the pandemic.
A LGBTQ+ Community Center Is Coming To The South Side. Neighbors Say It Needs Collaborative, Local Leadership
Howard Brown Health is planning a South Side health and community center for LGBTQ residents, supported by $15 million in state funding.
South Side LGBTQ Center In The Works; Officials Looking At Sites In Washington Park, Bronzeville And South Shore
An online portal for neighbors to give feedback on the center's priorities and location will debut in early 2020, as organizers shoot to open the center in February 2024.
