Lightfoot defends downtown restrictions as unrest spread
Several aldermen blamed the first-term mayor for not doing enough to protect neighborhood businesses.
National Guard to help police Chicago streets after unruly protests
Chicago Mayor Lori Lighfoot says access to downtown is restricted to only to residents and essential workers and the National Guard will have a presence in the city.
Chicago to implement 'Open Streets' program to make more room for pedestrians
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a number of major commercial and residential streets would soon be closed to car traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor diners.
Lightfoot to Trump following president's Minneapolis tweet: 'F you'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily Friday to President Donald Trump’s threat to take action against protesters in Minneapolis, accusing him of trying to “inflame racist urges” while encouraging people planning to protest in her city to stick to social distancing guidelines.
Illinois House passes casino legislation pushed by Chicago Mayor Lightfoot
The Illinois House on Saturday passed legislation pushed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to change the tax structure for a casino in the city.
Trump says churches should reopen this weekend, Pritzker and Lightfoot say no
President Donald Trump is ordering all churches and places of worship to reopen this Memorial Day weekend. But that order will have little effect in Illinois.
Lightfoot 'cautiously optimistic' city on track to reopen in early June
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday that she is "cautiously optimistic" the city is on track to move to the third phase of reopening plans by early June.
Lightfoot reflects on first year in office: 'It's been a hell of a year'
It has been a year since Lori Lightfoot took the oath of office to become mayor of Chicago.
Dozens of churchgoers defy Illinois' stay-at-home order, Lightfoot to issue citations
Churchgoers in Chicago could face citations for attending in-person services on Sunday, according to the mayor's office.
Mayor Lightfoot delays demolition at coal plant amid concerns
Chicago’s mayor halted a demolition planned at a coal plant amid concern that another dust cloud could cover parts of a neighborhood as it did after an implosion at the site in April.
Lightfoot announces 6 new COVID-19 testing sites
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the additional sites will enable the city to perform up to 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of the month.
Lightfoot announces 6 new COVID-19 testing sites
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city will be launching six new coronavirus testing sites around Chicago this week, one of which will be dedicated to first responders.
Mayor Lightfoot unveils framework for reopening Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot laid out her plan Friday for reopening Chicago as the city tries to stave off the devastation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Slowed COVID-19 spread leaves thousands of makeshift beds empty
Illinois has spent tens of millions of dollars building makeshift field hospitals to prepare for an anticipated flood of coronavirus cases, but so far has not had to use the thousands of extra beds. That was exactly the plan.
Lightfoot opens two more detective zones to improve response times
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced plans to open two more detective areas to move members of the Chicago Police Department closer to the communities they serve.
Lightfoot: Trump's crisis meter is 'badly damaged'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded to an early Monday tweet by President Donald Trump who criticized Illinois for seeking coronavirus aid. The mayor called the president's response to the pandemic "abysmal."
Mayor Lightfoot to speak at Northwestern’s virtual commencement
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced this week that commencement will be held remotely on June 19.
Chicago aldermen block ordinance granting Mayor Lightfoot emergency powers amid pandemic
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily when City Council critics accused her of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for a power grab.
Lightfoot takes hard line fighting coronavirus outbreak
As large American cities try various strategies to keep people home to limit the coronavirus's spread, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has balanced a blend of stern -- and occasionally scolding -- news conferences with lighthearted social media to drive home her point.
Lightfoot orders liquor sales curfew for Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a temporary public health order on Wednesday prohibiting all liquor sales citywide after 9 p.m. to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Chicago’s communities.