City Council approves 2021 budget, $94M property tax increase
The City Council voted Tuesday to accept Mayor Lori Lightfoot's $12.8 billion budget for next year.
Lightfoot, CDPH announce new COVID-19 testing site at Midway Airport, winterization plan
The city plans to enhance its testing strategy by "creating a new permanent testing site at Midway Airport, directing $14 million in grants and other resources to various healthcare and community partners to expand testing and contact tracing in clinical and community settings, and implementing a winterization plan to ensure testing remains viable throughout the winter."
Lightfoot cancels 350 layoffs tied to pandemic budget
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has canceled 350 layoffs tied to her pandemic budget.
Lightfoot defends appearing at large Biden celebration days before issuing Thanksgiving lockdown
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday defended her decision to implement a new round of lockdown orders, just days after she joined large crowds celebrating Joe Biden's election victory.
Lightfoot issues stay-at-home advisory for Chicago, urges cancelation of Thanksgiving celebrations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
Lightfoot, Common speak at 'Black Women for Change' virtual rally
On Thursday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was part of a virtual rally called “Black Women for Change,” hoping to drive millennials to the polls before and on Nov. 3.
Lightfoot, Pritzker clash over coronavirus restrictions
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s planned rollback of coronavirus reopenings will have a devastating impact on the city’s economy just as it is beginning to recover from the damage caused by earlier lockdowns.
Lightfoot optimistic for return to normalcy next summer, early fall
An optimistic Mayor Lori Lightfoot says downtown Chicago could return to normal next summer. But she warns of big obstacles ahead.
Mayor Lightfoot releases video showing Chicagoans how to celebrate Halloween safely
On Sunday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a video on Twitter and Facebook showing different ways Chicagoans can celebrate Halloween safely.
Birx warns Chicago's coronavirus closures won't suffice in this phase of pandemic, report says
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
Lightfoot says Chicago must fund both police and communities
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she strongly supports CPD, but the police union is wondering if that is, in fact, true.
Mayor Lightfoot announces tax increases, job cuts due to COVID-19
"It has been a very tough year,” Mayor Lightfoot said. "And yes, we seek a modest property tax increase."
Lightfoot to propose budget Wednesday, still hoping for COVID relief cash
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot plans to propose a very "bad news" budget, with multiple tax increases and hundreds of job cuts. But sources say she's still hoping Washington will come through with new coronavirus relief cash.
What to expect from Mayor Lightfoot's budget address
Civic Federation President Laurence Msall talks about what he expects from Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget proposal.
Mayor Lightfoot to deliver budget address today
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Lightfoot expected to propose city budget with hundreds of job cuts
Labor leaders are pushing back as Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to propose a city budget with hundreds of job cuts.
Chicago officials, Pritzker warn of 2nd coronavirus wave
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago officials warned Monday of “worrying trends” in increased COVID-19 cases, calling it a second wave that could trigger additional restrictions to curb the spread.
Lightfoot considering tax hikes to plug $1.2B budget hole: report
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is considering tax hikes to help plug the city’s $1.2 billion budget deficit, according to a report.
7 Chicago cops suspended for roles in chief’s traffic stop
Seven Chicago police officers have been suspended for their roles the night then-Superintendent Eddie Johnson was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV after having several drinks at a bar, according to a report by the city’s inspector general released Friday.
Lightfoot blames Trump for plot against Michigan Gov. Whitmer
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is the latest public figure to pile on President Donald Trump for a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.