Chicago police commander slams leadership in resignation letter: 'Disdain' and 'lack of respect'
Former Chicago police commander Melvin Roman condemned leadership in a resignation letter handed in Wednesday, months after he was demoted following protests outside of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home that blocked traffic.
Black, Hispanic members of City Council disagree over new ward boundaries
A proposed new ward map backed by a majority of Chicago City Council members was finally released Wednesday, but serious disagreements remain between Black and Hispanic members.
City dismisses vaccine mandate lawsuit against FOP Lodge 7
The city of Chicago has dismissed their lawsuit against Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 over the vaccine mandate.
Mayor Lightfoot leaves Chicago as deadline for drawing new ward boundaries approaches
After failing to achieve a compromise, Mayor Lori Lightfoot left town for meetings in Washington, D.C.
Lightfoot leaves town as City Council at impasse over new ward boundaries
'LACK OF LEADERSHIP': A South Side alderman explains why the Chicago City Council is almost certain to miss Wednesday’s deadline for drawing new ward boundaries.
Chicago city leaders announce preparations for winter weather
With meteorological winter right around the corner, city officials have a message for residents: we are prepared.
City leaders announce preparations for winter weather
With meteorological winter right around the corner, city officials have a message for residents: we are prepared.
Chicagoans react to guilty verdict in murder trial of Ahmaud Arbery
"I want those that are watching today to know that the jury and judge should all be congratulated for doing their jobs," Rev. Jackson said.
Chicagoans celebrate verdicts in Ahmaud Arbery trial
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Rev. Jesse Jackson issued a statement Wednesday following the guilty verdict in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial.
Lightfoot on Ahmaud Arbery verdict: 'Justice has been served'
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot also said, "He was killed for no reason other than the color of his skin, and regardless of the accountability that his killers now face—that fact speaks volumes about how far we have yet to go."
Chicago a month ahead of schedule in vaccination campaign, Lightfoot says
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced good news Monday in the city's drive to get people vaccinated.
Lightfoot: 77% of Chicagoans 12 and older are vaccinated
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced good news Monday in the city's drive to get people vaccinated.
Lightfoot: Rittenhouse had 'no business' being in Kenosha, accuses judge of 'shaping the evidence' for jury
"I could go on, but you get the point. The judge, in my view, put his thumb on the scale. And that’s not the way justice in the United States should ever, ever happen," Mayor Lightfoot said about the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
Lightfoot says Kyle Rittenhouse 'had no business being' in Kenosha
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot added her two-cents on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and verdict.
Lightfoot, Brown call for accountability to combat violence: 'More serious consequences for violent people'
'SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES': Lightfoot and Brown agree that more must be done within the judicial system to keep violent offenders off the streets.
Lightfoot says 'we must respect the jury's decision' after Kyle Rittenhouse verdict
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also said, "no one should ever take the law into their own hands" and "What Kyle Rittenhouse did was reckless, dangerous, and showed an utter disregard for human life."
Lightfoot's pick to lead COPA apologizes for report that recommended Officer French be suspended
"I have profound regret and sadness that the work of our agency has in any way hurt the French family and those who mourn her and I will work steadfastly to ensure a situation like this never happens again," Andrea Kersten said.
Interim COPA chief apologizes to family of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pick to lead COPA has issued an apology following the release of a report in which the police board recommended disciplinary measures for fallen Officer Ella French.
Lightfoot celebrates two-year anniversary of INVEST South/West with 3 new projects
Mayor Lori Lightfoot celebrated the two-year anniversary of her project INVEST South/West, which aims to revitalize 10 disadvantaged communities on the city's South and West sides.
Lightfoot celebrates two-year anniversary of INVEST South/West project
Mayor Lori Lightfoot celebrated the two-year anniversary of her project INVEST South/West, which aims to revitalize 10 disadvantaged communities on the city's South and West sides.