Mayor Lightfoot criticizes alderman for treatment of LGBTQ-owned businesses
Mayor Lightfoot Wednesday accused aldermen of using "offensive" language during a debate about guaranteeing LGBTW-owned businesses a share of city contracts.
Mayor Lightfoot terminates top cop: 'Mr. Johnson has misled the people of Chicago'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has terminated police superintendent Eddie Johnson for lying to her and intentionally misleading the public after he was found asleep in his vehicle in October.
Lightfoot terminates CPD superintendent Eddie Johnson
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has terminated police superintendent Eddie Johnson for lying to her and intentionally misleading the public about the events that led to him being discovered asleep in his vehicle in October.
City Council approves Chicago mayor’s $11.6B budget plan
The Chicago City Council has passed Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $11.6 billion budget plan by a 39-11 vote.
Mayor Lightfoot still hopes for state approvals in spring
Mayor Lightfoot is not ready to ask local property taxpayers to make up for cash she hoped would be approved in the State Capitol.
Mayor Lightfoot accuses Uber of paying off Chicago ministers
Mayor Lightfoot is accusing Uber of paying off Chicago ministers and is claiming the company was trying to keep her from passing a new rideshare tax.
Chicago mayor pleads case in Springfield on casino, budget
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot crisscrossed the state Capitol Tuesday looking for help from lawmakers to make a Chicago casino feasible and shore up the city's budget.
If mayor's trip to State Capitol fails, Chicago may raise property taxes for city casino
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is taking a politically risky trip to the State Capitol, betting she can win some changes that would improve chances for a new Chicago casino.
Mayor Lightfoot visits CPS students on first day back following strike
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot took time Friday to visit with Chicago Public Schools students on their first day back in class following Thursday's resolution to a nearly two week long teachers strike.
Underfunded pensions, labor casts forcing local taxes to rise again
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is promising good news and bad news in the budget proposal she plans to unveil Wednesday morning.
CTU rebuffs mayor's request to end teachers' strike, classes canceled again Tuesday
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago Teachers Union to call off its strike before there's agreement on a new contract, but the union isn't having any of it.
Mayor Lightfoot: Taxes will be hiked in Chicago if Springfield doesn't act
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city's property taxes will be increased if her agenda isn't addressed during the Illinois General Assembly's fall veto session.
Lightfoot proposes 2 options for Chicago casino to lawmakers
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing two options for a Chicago casino. One calls for a casino owned by both the city and the state, the other calls for a privately-owned casino.
Chicago mulls hiking fares for ride-hailing solo downtown
Chicago officials are considering an increase in ride-hailing fees for solo riders traveling downtown, in a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and pushing more drivers to pick up passengers in the city's predominantly minority areas.
Mayor holds final town hall on budget crisis as huge tax hikes loom
On Wednesday night, Mayor Lori Lightfoot received a wide range of suggestions from voters about how to solve the budget crisis.
Mayor asks Chicago Teachers Union to 'partner' with city, avoid strike
Mayor Lightfoot Monday pleaded for leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union to make what she called a "real counter-offer" as the clock ticks down toward a potential strike that could shut down schools next week.
Chicago mayor moves to eradicate overdue library fees
Chicago is about to become the largest U.S. city to eliminate overdue fees for library books and other items in an effort to remove barriers that deter youth and low-income patrons.
Mayor joins demonstration against recent ICE raids in Chicago
The new Field Office Director of Chicago's U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement office is speaking out against "Sanctuary Cities" -- like Chicago.
Mayor Lightfoot proposes zoning rule limiting marijuana dispensaries
When the recreational use of marijuana becomes legal, Chicago's mayor wants its sale banned in the central business district, near schools and in residential areas.
Mayor Lightfoot calls for ban of flavored e-cigarettes
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has added her voice to the call for the banning of flavored electronic cigarettes in the city.