Lightfoot looks to make outdoor dining permanent in Chicago
If you've been enjoying all those new opportunities to dine outside in the city ? here is some good news. Those makeshift patios could become permanent.
If you've been enjoying all those new opportunities to dine outside in the city ? here is some good news. Those makeshift patios could become permanent.
Lightfoot tells McDonald's CEO to 'educate himself' after he warns of rising Chicago crime
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at the CEO of McDonald’s after he highlighted the difficulty rising crime in the city has caused for his business, telling him he needs to "educate himself" on the matter.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at the CEO of McDonald’s after he highlighted the difficulty rising crime in the city has caused for his business, telling him he needs to "educate himself" on the matter.
Lightfoot proposes new, improved — and permanent — outdoor dining program
An outdoor dining program that proved to be a lifesaver for Chicago restaurants and bars during the darkest days of the pandemic would be made permanent — and expanded into the curb lane — under a mayoral plan proposed Wednesday.
An outdoor dining program that proved to be a lifesaver for Chicago restaurants and bars during the darkest days of the pandemic would be made permanent — and expanded into the curb lane — under a mayoral plan proposed Wednesday.
More migrants to arrive in Chicago on Wednesday
Since August 31, the city has welcomed more than 800 asylum seekers sent up from the Texas border via bus without notice.
Since August 31, the city has welcomed more than 800 asylum seekers sent up from the Texas border via bus without notice.
More migrants to arrive in Chicago on Wednesday
Since August 31, the city has welcomed more than 800 asylum seekers sent up from the Texas border via bus without notice.
Since August 31, the city has welcomed more than 800 asylum seekers sent up from the Texas border via bus without notice.
Lightfoot demands federal government step in to help as more migrants arrive in Chicago
"Any dollar that goes to the state of Texas or the state of Arizona, every single one of those dollars needs to be recommitted to cities like Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C."
"Any dollar that goes to the state of Texas or the state of Arizona, every single one of those dollars needs to be recommitted to cities like Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C."
Lightfoot demands federal government step in to help as more migrants arrive in Chicago
Chicago city leaders are confirming the arrival of additional asylum seekers from Texas. The group arrived Wednesday at O?Hare Airport.
Chicago city leaders are confirming the arrival of additional asylum seekers from Texas. The group arrived Wednesday at O?Hare Airport.
Pritzker activates National Guard as more migrants arrive in Chicago
Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster declaration and called up National Guard members to help with the waves of migrants being bused to Chicago.
Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster declaration and called up National Guard members to help with the waves of migrants being bused to Chicago.
Republican ticket for Illinois governor slams Pritzker, Lightfoot after mass shooting at Chicago park
"JB, how many more Black families have to mourn before you recognize that Black lives really do matter? How many parents need to pick out caskets when they should be picking out clothes for school," Darren Bailey said.
"JB, how many more Black families have to mourn before you recognize that Black lives really do matter? How many parents need to pick out caskets when they should be picking out clothes for school," Darren Bailey said.
Bailey, Trussell slam Pritzker and Lightfoot after mass shooting at Chicago park
Darren Bailey is calling on Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot to roll back what he calls their pro-criminal agenda, and Bailey says he is committed to making Chicago safer.
Darren Bailey is calling on Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot to roll back what he calls their pro-criminal agenda, and Bailey says he is committed to making Chicago safer.
Chicago alderman decries city's intense crime wave: 'Why bother calling police'
A liberal Chicago alderman decried the Windy City's crime wave on Monday night – and even questioned the usefulness of calling police.
A liberal Chicago alderman decried the Windy City's crime wave on Monday night – and even questioned the usefulness of calling police.
Burr Ridge mayor fires back at Lightfoot, Pritzker after migrants were secretly bussed to his village
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office took aim at local officials who have spoken out about the relocation of migrants, suggesting the complaints were xenophobic.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office took aim at local officials who have spoken out about the relocation of migrants, suggesting the complaints were xenophobic.
Lightfoot pitches Chicago to host 2024 Democratic Convention during trip to Maryland
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in Maryland — pitching Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic Convention.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in Maryland — pitching Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic Convention.
Lightfoot, Duckworth pitch Chicago as 2024 DNC site
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in Maryland ? pitching Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic Convention.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in Maryland ? pitching Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic Convention.
Durbin rips Texas Gov. Abbott, says migrant bus arrivals in Chicago are 'cruel and inhumane'
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin has joined a growing chorus of state Democrats who are criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for sending buses of undocumented migrants to Chicago and other major American cities, calling the act "cruel and inhumane."
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin has joined a growing chorus of state Democrats who are criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for sending buses of undocumented migrants to Chicago and other major American cities, calling the act "cruel and inhumane."
More migrants from Texas arrive in Chicago Wednesday
This is the third time a group of migrants has been bussed to Chicago from Texas.
This is the third time a group of migrants has been bussed to Chicago from Texas.
'Chuy' Garcia considering another run for Chicago mayor
Already facing a slew of challengers, Mayor Lori Lightfoot's biggest threat says he is still considering a run for Chicago’s highest seat.
Already facing a slew of challengers, Mayor Lori Lightfoot's biggest threat says he is still considering a run for Chicago’s highest seat.
New COVID-19 booster vaccines will be available at Chicago pharmacies this week
With cold weather just around the corner, two new COVID-19 booster vaccines are rolling into Chicago — and city health officials are pushing residents to get the shot.
With cold weather just around the corner, two new COVID-19 booster vaccines are rolling into Chicago — and city health officials are pushing residents to get the shot.
Two new COVID-19 vaccines available in Chicago starting this week
City health officials said Tuesday if you think Chicago is past COVID-19, think again. They're urging everyone to get one of the new booster shots rolling out this week.
City health officials said Tuesday if you think Chicago is past COVID-19, think again. They're urging everyone to get one of the new booster shots rolling out this week.
New COVID-19 vaccines available in Chicago starting this week
The city of Chicago is rolling out two updated vaccines for COVID-19, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday. Both are designed specifically to target the Omicron subvariants, and have received final approval from the CDC and emergency use authorization from the FDA.
The city of Chicago is rolling out two updated vaccines for COVID-19, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday. Both are designed specifically to target the Omicron subvariants, and have received final approval from the CDC and emergency use authorization from the FDA.