Order requiring the release of materials to subjects of alleged police misconduct in Chicago goes into effect
An Executive Order created to support victims of alleged police misconduct went into effect Sunday in Chicago.
Lightfoot announces new search warrant policy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday announced a series of reforms to the city’s search warrant policies.
Chicago restaurants push for increase in dining capacity
Chicago restaurants have upped the pressure on City Hall, saying they need more diners inside within days.
Alderman trying to reverse new $35 fine for speeding 6 mph over posted limits
As of Monday, the speed cameras across the city are programmed to ticket drivers for going as little as six miles per hour over the posted limits. The fine is $35.
United Center vaccination site provides hope of normalcy in Chicago this summer
With 2,400 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases announced on Friday statewide, including 55 additional deaths, Mayor Lightfoot says the time is now. We must all get vaccinated.
What you need to know: Chicago will begin issuing tickets to motorists going 6 mph over the speed limit
The city of Chicago will begin issuing tickets to motorists who are speeding six to 10 mph over the speed limit in Automated Speed Enforcement zones starting Monday.
Chicago reportedly preparing for large scale events this summer
Will concerts be back this summer? The Chicago Police Department is reportedly preparing for a return to normalcy this summer, including prepping for large scale events.
Lightfoot caught muttering profanity on hot mic during Chicago City Council meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was caught muttering profanity on a hot mic during Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot signs plan boosting sanctuary protections
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed a measure Tuesday strengthening Chicago’s sanctuary policies by removing exceptions where local police can cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Ald. Lopez on why he seeks to end Lightfoot's emergency COVID-19 powers
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) returns to Good Day Chicago to explain why he seeks to strip Mayor Lightfoot from her emergency coronavirus powers and return to "governance as normal."
Victim of botched CPD raid sues city
A social worker who endured a botched raid conducted by Chicago police officers in 2019 has sued the city, alleging officials engaged in a conspiracy to cover up civil rights violations.
Lightfoot faces criticism over spending $281.5M of Chicago's CARES Act funding on CPD
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Chicago, Lightfoot spent $281.5 million in COVID-19 relief cash on cops
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spent millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief money on the personnel costs for the police department, the city’s budget office revealed Wednesday.
Chicago expands indoor dining capacity as COVID cases decline
Restrictions on indoor service at Chicago bars and restaurants were eased Tuesday with Mayor Lori Lightfoot announcing expanded capacity due to the city's progress in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Chicago, Cook County will not expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Phase 1B
City and county officials announced Thursday that they will not be widening the pool of those eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B, citing a "very limited" supply.
Chicago begins return to classrooms after bitter union fight
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
Union leaders send Chicago Public Schools reopening plan to members
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union agreed Monday to let thousands of union members vote on a proposed deal to get students back into classes.
Chicago schools, Lightfoot send teachers union 'last, best and final offer' for reopening
CPS originally planned on welcoming K-8 children back for in-person learning this past Monday but has kept pushing back that date, as the union has instructed teachers to continue working remotely during negotiations.
'Enough is Enough': Lightfoot tells CTU schools must open now, struggling students can't wait
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot demanded Thursday that the city’s teacher’s union reach agreement on COVID-19 safety protocols by the end of the day and bring students back to the classroom, but did not say what she would do if that doesn’t happen.
Lightfoot blames Trump for standoff between city's public schools and teachers union
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday blamed former President Donald Trump for the current impasse between the city’s public schools and teachers union.