Rep. Rush to face rival in ’06
Black Star Project head throws hat in the ring

By ERIN MEYER, Hyde Park Herald

Political hopeful Phillip Jackson of Bronzeville recently announced his bid to run for the 1st District U.S. Congressional seat currently held by veteran legislator Rep. Bobby Rush. Jackson will be jogging through the district in the coming weeks. He will also collect signatures from registered voters to get on the March 2006 primary ballot. “Running is my way to find out about the different people and communities in the districts, even just knowing where the potholes are,” he said. “There is so much disparity in the district. Some people are doing very well, but a lot of the African American communities in the district, it's like Hurricane Katrina hit." (click here for full story)