Mayor Lightfoot order gives immigrants access to city's virus relief
Immigrants who do not have legal status in the U.S. are excluded from the $2 trillion federal relief package approved by Congress.
Mayor Lightfoot defends haircut during COVID-19 crisis
A photo surfaced of the mayor with a hairdresser, but she appeared to ignore social distancing efforts, standing right next to them for the picture.
Lightfoot: Virus deaths in black community 'devastating'
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city is launching a health campaign focused on black and brown communities.
Lightfoot, Vallas trade war of words over city finances
Once the current coronavirus crisis fades, budget experts say Chicago’s taxpayers face an ugly day of reckoning.
Lightfoot pledges 'full power' of Chicago to flatten COVID-19 curve
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she fully supports Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to extend Illinois' 'stay-at-home' order and says she pledges the "full power" of the city government to combat the pandemic.
Lightfoot, Pritzker face big test with COVID-19 pandemic during first term in office
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.
Mayor Lightfoot, Gov. Pritzker respond to President Trump's criticism of COVID-19 response
President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor called into question the federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mayor Lightfoot announces closures amid 'stay at home' order
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the closure of parks and libraries amid the 'stay at home' order Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday afternoon.
Lightfoot orders sick Chicago residents to stay home
However, sick residents will be permitted to seek essential services, including necessary clinical care or evaluation, and life-sustaining needs, such as obtaining medicine or food.
ICE chief scorches Lightfoot for glib response to latest sanctuary city horror crime
In an interview with Fox News this week, the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ripped into Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for her response to the sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl, allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant who had been sprung from custody by the city’s sanctuary policies.
Mayor Lightfoot, Durbin endorse Joe Biden for president
Dick Durbin and Lori Lightfoot announced their endorsement alongside several members of Congress who have already endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
SWAT teams patrolling CTA stations amid spike in violent crime
Chicago police SWAT teams are now being stationed on Red and Blue line platforms to watch out for CTA passengers after a spike in violent crime.
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.