Lightfoot demands statewide ban on 'weapons of war' following Chicago mass shooting
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling on the Illinois legislature to ban "weapons of war" following a mass shooting in Garfield Park Monday night that left 14 people shot, including three children.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling on the Illinois legislature to ban "weapons of war" following a mass shooting in Garfield Park Monday night that left 14 people shot, including three children.
Lightfoot demands statewide ban of 'weapons of war' after mass shooting
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling on the Illinois legislature to ban "weapons of war" following a mass shooting in Garfield Park Monday night that left 14 people shot, including three children.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling on the Illinois legislature to ban "weapons of war" following a mass shooting in Garfield Park Monday night that left 14 people shot, including three children.
Robbery victim speaks out after Lightfoot's security detail exchanges gunfire with suspects in Logan Square
A Chicago grandfather is thanking Mayor Lori Lightfoot‘s police security team after they came to his rescue while he was being robbed in Logan Square.
A Chicago grandfather is thanking Mayor Lori Lightfoot‘s police security team after they came to his rescue while he was being robbed in Logan Square.
Lightfoot demands statewide ban on 'weapons of war' after mass shooting on Chicago's West Side
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling on the Illinois legislature to ban "weapons of war" following a mass shooting in Garfield Park Monday night that left 14 people shot, including three children.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling on the Illinois legislature to ban "weapons of war" following a mass shooting in Garfield Park Monday night that left 14 people shot, including three children.
Lightfoot's security detail exchanges gunfire with robbery suspects near 606 Trail in Logan Square
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's security detail exchanged gunfire with robbery suspects Tuesday morning near the 606 Trail in Logan Square on the city's Northwest Side.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's security detail exchanged gunfire with robbery suspects Tuesday morning near the 606 Trail in Logan Square on the city's Northwest Side.
Congressman Chuy Garcia could launch campaign for mayor next week
Sources told FOX 32 Chicago Monday night that Congressman Chuy Garcia, 66, may launch a campaign for mayor immediately after next week’s midterm elections, perhaps on Thursday, Nov. 10.
Sources told FOX 32 Chicago Monday night that Congressman Chuy Garcia, 66, may launch a campaign for mayor immediately after next week’s midterm elections, perhaps on Thursday, Nov. 10.
Brandon Johnson joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
Accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of ?breaking every single promise she made? to progressive voters, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Thursday will join the crowded field of candidates seeking to deny Lightfoot a second term.
Accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of ?breaking every single promise she made? to progressive voters, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Thursday will join the crowded field of candidates seeking to deny Lightfoot a second term.
Civic Federation demands more transparency in Chicago Police Department spending
Civic Federation President Laurence Msall said it is “very difficult to track how much is going into policing,” how much is tied to complying with a federal consent decree and where exactly the nearly $100 million increase in the Chicago Police Department’s $1.87 billion budget is going.
Civic Federation President Laurence Msall said it is “very difficult to track how much is going into policing,” how much is tied to complying with a federal consent decree and where exactly the nearly $100 million increase in the Chicago Police Department’s $1.87 billion budget is going.
'I don’t break promises': Brandon Johnson joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
Accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of "breaking every single promise she made" to progressive voters, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Thursday will join the crowded field of candidates seeking to deny Lightfoot a second term.
Accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of "breaking every single promise she made" to progressive voters, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Thursday will join the crowded field of candidates seeking to deny Lightfoot a second term.
Mayoral election fight spills into Chicago City Council meeting
“I reached out to your chief of staff. I reached out to you,” she said, adding that those calls were not returned. “And quite frankly, if you would spend more time attacking problems instead of people, we’d be much better off.”
“I reached out to your chief of staff. I reached out to you,” she said, adding that those calls were not returned. “And quite frankly, if you would spend more time attacking problems instead of people, we’d be much better off.”
Mayoral election fight spills into Chicago City Council meeting
Mayoral politics spilled over onto the City Council floor Wednesday after members resoundingly rejected incumbent Lori Lightfoot?s attempts to appoint retiring Ald. James Cappleman (46th) as Education Committee chair, replacing former Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th).
Mayoral politics spilled over onto the City Council floor Wednesday after members resoundingly rejected incumbent Lori Lightfoot?s attempts to appoint retiring Ald. James Cappleman (46th) as Education Committee chair, replacing former Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th).
Lori Lightfoot proposes annual pay raise for Chicago’s mayor capped at 5%
Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gotten a pay raise since 2006. Mayors Richard M. Daley, Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot have all been paid $216,210 a year. Not for long, if Lightfoot gets her way.
Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gotten a pay raise since 2006. Mayors Richard M. Daley, Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot have all been paid $216,210 a year. Not for long, if Lightfoot gets her way.
Local leaders break ground on Forest Hill Flyover project
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was among a dozen political leaders who broke ground Tuesday on a major new transportation project, which promises to untangle rail lines and speed up a lot of road traffic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was among a dozen political leaders who broke ground Tuesday on a major new transportation project, which promises to untangle rail lines and speed up a lot of road traffic.
Retiring Ald. Tunney warms to joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago 2023 Budget Hearings continue
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and Department of Transportation taking the hot seat.
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and Department of Transportation taking the hot seat.
Chicago mayoral candidate and alderwoman lays out plan to combat crime
Chicago mayoral challenger Sophia King has unveiled her plan to reverse a spike in violent crime in the city.
Chicago mayoral challenger Sophia King has unveiled her plan to reverse a spike in violent crime in the city.
Latest fundraising has Paul Vallas eager for campaign fight in Chicago mayoral race
A former Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul Vallas said he has $1.82 million cash on hand after a modest third-quarter of fundraising, as well as a “significant spike” in contributions after the Sept. 30 deadline that has added $782,000 and counting to his campaign fund.
A former Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul Vallas said he has $1.82 million cash on hand after a modest third-quarter of fundraising, as well as a “significant spike” in contributions after the Sept. 30 deadline that has added $782,000 and counting to his campaign fund.
Lightfoot campaign raises $1 million in 3 months — and more than half of it is spent
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Lightfoot, lawmakers and activists gather to discuss how to get guns off Chicago's streets
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
Chicago gun violence roundtable: Local leaders discuss getting guns off streets
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.