Stopping politics from derailing important reforms for business
Elliot Richardson, the President of the Small Business Advocacy Council, speaks with FOX 32 about an ordinance Mayor Lightfoot is hoping to pass regarding small businesses.
Chicago crew accused of 20 armed robberies in June
A group accused of armed robberies along Chicago's Mag Mile is now suspected in dozens of other robberies throughout the city.
Chicago alderman rips Lightfoot after 'completely hypocritical' new demand for federal crime help
A Chicago alderman sounded off Thursday after Mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared to reverse her previous refusal to seek or accept federal assistance in quashing gun violence by calling for a "united front" between the city and Washington, D.C.
Blue Angels to return to Chicago skies in August
The Chicago Air and Water Show will take on a different, condensed look this year, according to the mayor's office
Lightfoot’s midnight liquor sale ban passes committee
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposal to ban retail liquor sales after midnight in Chicago was approved by a City Council Committee on Thursday.
Lightfoot reveals family struggles while speaking outside Chicago mass shooting site
Mayor Lori Lightfoot got personal Thursday night as she spoke outside the site of a mass shooting in Garfield Park.
Lightfoot commits to anti-violence work on West Side
Mayor Lori Lightfoot got personal Thursday night as she spoke outside the site of a mass shooting in Garfield Park.
Lightfoot rips into Bears for placing bid to buy Arlington racetrack
"And like most Bears fans, we want the organization to focus on putting a winning team on the field, beating the Packers finally and being relevant past October," Mayor Lightfoot said in a statement.
Mayor Lightfoot declares racism a public health crisis
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declares racism a public health crisis in Chicago, pointing to systematic racism as a leading factor in life expectancy discrepancies.
Lightfoot, Arwady declare racism a public health crisis in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Systemic racism a public health crisis in Chicago, Lightfoot says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Elected Chicago school board bill sent to Pritzker
Despite pleas from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Illinois House passed the elected Chicago school board bill.
Illinois House passes elected Chicago school board bill
Despite pleas from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Illinois House passed the elected Chicago school board bill.
Anjanette Young blasts Lightfoot, says there is 'lack of development' in her lawsuit against the city
Anjanette Young blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday saying she didn't keep her word.
Lightfoot proposal would ban alcohol sales at Chicago stores after midnight
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling alcohol at stores late at night is a public safety issue.
Lightfoot slammed by member of US Commission on Civil Rights for 'immoral' race-based interview policy
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was slammed by a member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights over her policy that barred White reporters from being granted interviews to mark the midway point of her first term in office.
Juneteenth flag raised over Daley Plaza
On Monday, Chicago marked the 2021 Juneteenth holiday with a flag raising ceremony.
Dr. Jose Torres named interim Chicago Public Schools CEO
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday that Dr. José M. Torres has been selected to serve as interim Chief Executive Officer at Chicago Public Schools.
Jose Torres named interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools
A longtime educator and former suburban schools superintendent was named interim leader of Chicago Public Schools on Monday.
Chicago citizens hold rally against police torture
A group of people rallied outside the Cook County Criminal Courts building on Monday against police torture and wrongful convictions.