La Risa Lynch, Author at The Chicago Reporter

Government and Politics

Money, money, money: 13 takeaways from Chicago’s historic election

by Matt Kiefer, La Risa Lynch, Josh McGhee and Asraa Mustufa May 3, 2019May 20, 2019

Dollar for dollar, Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot spent less than half as much as Toni Preckwinkle to clinch her landslide victory.

Government and Politics

High turnover of aldermen stymies development in Chicago’s 7th Ward

by La Risa Lynch February 22, 2019February 24, 2019

Criminal Justice

Misinformation impedes voting rights of Illinois’ formerly incarcerated

by La Risa Lynch February 22, 2019February 24, 2019

Economic Development

Alternative energy scams hit poor blacks and Latinos the hardest, complaints show

by La Risa Lynch November 16, 2018May 29, 2020

Employment and Labor

Worker cooperatives face particular challenges in Illinois

by La Risa Lynch October 17, 2018November 16, 2018

16 Shots, Criminal Justice

Reacting to Van Dyke conviction, Chicagoans take to the streets

by La Risa Lynch October 5, 2018October 7, 2018

Instead of extending the Red Line, some see promise in the Metra Electric

by La Risa Lynch June 11, 2018October 14, 2018

Criminal Justice

Voting could soon be easier at all Illinois jails

by La Risa Lynch April 9, 2018August 22, 2019

Policy & Finance

Currency exchange rate hike to hit the unbanked with more fees

by La Risa Lynch February 6, 2018August 9, 2018

New Red Line extension plan would uproot fewer Far South Side homes

by La Risa Lynch January 31, 2018January 31, 2018