'Perfect storm': Lightfoot blames recent violence on COVID shutdown, Floyd's death, drug dealing
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed the bloody month of June on a "perfect storm" of frustration with the pandemic shutdown and anger at George Floyd’s killing, heightening tension in violent neighborhoods plagued by open-air drug dealing.
Trump pens letter criticizing Lightfoot, Pritzker on Chicago gun violence
A new battle of words is brewing between President Donald Trump and Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker.
Lightfoot sounds off on reports of 'blue flu' within CPD: "Dereliction of duty"
Mayor Lori Lightfoot did not mince her words Tuesday when responding to rumors that a case of "blue flu" was going around the Chicago Police Department.
Artist behind 'Scooby-Doo' parody cartoon criticized as 'racist' by Lightfoot speaks out
The artist behind a “Scooby-Doo”-themed cartoon that was derided by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as "racist" shared his side of the story.
Lightfoot: Christoper Columbus statues shouldn't be taken down
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday that statues of Christopher Columbus should not be torn down in response to the death of George Floyd, because it would amount to erasing history.
Lightfoot slams teachers union tweet that shows her as Scooby-Doo villain: 'Clearly racist'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted the Chicago Teachers Union Thursday over a "clearly racist" tweet that depicted her wearing a police uniform while tied up to a chair and being unmasked by white Scobby-Doo cartoon characters.
BGA sues Chicago City Council over private conference calls
John Chase of the Better Government Association explains why they're filing a lawsuit against the City Council over private conference calls.
Chicago panel to review police department's policy on use of force
A 20-member panel will review the Chicago Police Department’s policy governing when officers can use force, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday.
FOP president fires back at Lightfoot, calls Rush a 'liar' over video
The head of the Chicago police union is blasting Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Bobby Rush over their response to a video which showed officers taking refuge in the congressman's office while looters ransacked nearby businesses during protests almost two weeks ago.
Chicago mayor says taxpayers may have to foot bill for budget shortfall
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is warning taxpayers that City Hall may dip into their pockets to bail out a big budget shortfall.
Distraught Chicago officials heard on tape fuming over looting, riots: 'My ward is a s--t show'
Distraught Chicago officials complained to Mayor Lori Lightfoot -- as looting and rioting in response to George Floyd’s death swept through the Windy City -- pleading for help and warning that the vulnerable had lost access to food and medicine.
New poll finds Lightfoot with 75% approval rating
A new poll finds Mayor Lori Lightfoot's approval rating at 75 percent.
Lightfoot lifts citywide curfew effective immediately
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday via a Twitter post she was lifting the citywide 9 p.m. curfew effective immediately.
Mayor Lightfoot says Chicago’s reopening to go on despite unrest
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that the city will proceed this week with its next stage of reopening after coronavirus stay-at-home orders, despite days of unrest and violence.
'Not gonna happen, not in my city': Lightfoot sends message to Trump on mobilizing military
Mayor Lori Lightfoot sounded off on the idea of President Trump deploying the military to quell unrest in Chicago.
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.