Chicago's chief labor negotiator fired by Lightfoot over interview on Sun-Times podcast: sources
As the city’s longtime chief labor negotiator, attorney Jim Franczek worked for and survived four Chicago mayors: Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, Richard M. Daley and Rahm Emanuel. He couldn’t survive the fifth mayor: Lori Lightfoot.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson busy on campaign trail with 16 days until Chicago mayoral election
With just 16 days until Chicago voters choose a new mayor, both Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson were busy on the campaign trail Sunday. Dane Placko reports.
Chicago's upcoming NASCAR race raising new concerns over traffic, logistics
Less than four months away and there are still a lot of unanswered questions ahead of the first-of-its-kind street race, including what street closures will take place, when, and for how long.
Family-owned coffee shop opens in Avondale with help of community development grant
A new business is bringing a blend of coffee and culture to Avondale.
Lightfoot, aldermen have heated exchange over Chicago migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
Some Chicago aldermen rip into Lightfoot for her handling of migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
Tensions flare at Chicago City Council meeting over Lightfoot's handling of migrant crisis
Chicago Alderwoman Jeannette Taylor is calling for a hearing on the issue before Mayor Lightfoot is out of office.
Tensions flare at City Council meeting over Lightfoot's handling of migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
Back of the Yards projects aims to revitalize area
The development is part of the mayor's Invest South/West Initiative.
Back of the Yards projects aims to revitalize area
A groundbreaking Tuesday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood aims to revitalize the area.
With Lightfoot a lame duck, City Council looks to declare independence
Mayor Lori Lightfoot punished her enemies and rewarded her friends in a City Council reorganization that was the first test of her political clout.
Lightfoot signs executive order enacting pay equity audit
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot moved to do something about the pay gap between men and women in a way that is unlikely to be undone by her male successor.
Lightfoot signs executive order enacting pay equity audit
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says the audit will identify pay discrepancies by gender, race, and ethnicity.
New recruits join Chicago police force as department mourns fallen officer
More recruits are joining the Chicago police force as the department prepares for the funeral of a fellow officer.
New recruits join Chicago police force as department mourns fallen officer
More recruits are joining the Chicago police force as the department prepares for the funeral of a fellow officer.
Alderman Walter Burnett endorses Paul Vallas for Chicago Mayor
Chicago Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) endorsed Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor on Saturday. Burnett said that Vallas has stood for safety for decades, and talked about the brutal 1997 attack on a 9-year-old girl at the Cabrini Green housing project. The girl survived – though with serious disabilities due to brain damage – and became known as "Girl X."
Chicago mayoral finalists Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson split on crime strategy
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson differ greatly on their approaches to battling soaring crime in the Windy City.
Chicago police release details after officer killed in Gage Park shooting
A Chicago police officer was killed in a South Side shooting on Wednesday.
Chicago election results: Map shows breakdown of votes for mayor by neighborhood
It was another history-making election for the city of Chicago.
Why Lightfoot lost: Factors that contributed to the mayor's failure to be re-elected
Lori Lightfoot is the first elected Chicago mayor to lose a reelection bid since 1983. FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery breaks down factors that led to her coming up short.