Lightfoot responds after director of CPD reform fired by top cop Brown
Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke out Wednesday about the firing of a top official within the Chicago Police Department. Robert Boik was in charge of implementing court-ordered reforms.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke out Wednesday about the firing of a top official within the Chicago Police Department. Robert Boik was in charge of implementing court-ordered reforms.
Chicago's 2023 budget: Lightfoot proposes $42M property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her 2023 budget on Wednesday, which showed the city is facing a $127 million shortfall.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her 2023 budget on Wednesday, which showed the city is facing a $127 million shortfall.
Chicago Alderwoman Sophia King joins race to unseat Lightfoot
The race to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot is getting more crowded, as 4th Ward Alderwoman Sophia King announced her candidacy Wednesday.
The race to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot is getting more crowded, as 4th Ward Alderwoman Sophia King announced her candidacy Wednesday.
Lightfoot unveils Chicago's 2023 budget, proposes $42M property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her 2023 budget on Wednesday, which showed the city is facing a $127 million shortfall.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her 2023 budget on Wednesday, which showed the city is facing a $127 million shortfall.
Lightfoot unveils 2023 budget, proposes $42M property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her 2023 budget on Wednesday, which showed the city is facing a $127 million shortfall.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her 2023 budget on Wednesday, which showed the city is facing a $127 million shortfall.
Italian-American group calls for return of Columbus statues to Chicago parks
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans said Wednesday it?s putting the final touches on a plan to return by Columbus Day and protect ? at city expense ? statues of Christopher Columbus that Mayor Lori Lightfoot ordered removed from Grant and Arrigo parks two years ago.
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans said Wednesday it?s putting the final touches on a plan to return by Columbus Day and protect ? at city expense ? statues of Christopher Columbus that Mayor Lori Lightfoot ordered removed from Grant and Arrigo parks two years ago.
Italian American group wants statues returned by Columbus Day, protected at taxpayer expense
The statues became a favorite target of protests and vandalism during the civil unrest following the May 2020 death of George Floyd. Protesters clashed with police in Grant Park while trying to topple the statue during a large confrontation in July 2020.
The statues became a favorite target of protests and vandalism during the civil unrest following the May 2020 death of George Floyd. Protesters clashed with police in Grant Park while trying to topple the statue during a large confrontation in July 2020.
Chicago 911 dispatcher resigns, blasts Lightfoot's 'lies and corruption': 'I don't stand for that'
A Chicago 911 dispatcher said Tuesday he has resigned from his job over what he sees as a lack of support for law enforcement from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city officials.
A Chicago 911 dispatcher said Tuesday he has resigned from his job over what he sees as a lack of support for law enforcement from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city officials.
Discover opens new customer care center in Chatham
For the Chatham neighborhood, it was a milestone.
For the Chatham neighborhood, it was a milestone.
Discover opens new customer care center on Chicago's South Side
On Monday, Discover held the grand opening of its brand-new customer care center and community center on Chicago?s South Side.
On Monday, Discover held the grand opening of its brand-new customer care center and community center on Chicago?s South Side.
Discover opens new customer care center in Chatham
On Monday, Discover held the grand opening of its brand-new customer care center and community center on Chicago?s South Side.
On Monday, Discover held the grand opening of its brand-new customer care center and community center on Chicago?s South Side.
City agencies prohibited from investigating those who come to Chicago seeking abortions
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order preventing city agencies from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order preventing city agencies from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.
City agencies barred from investigating those who come to Chicago seeking abortions
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order Thursday preventing city agencies, including Chicago police, from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order Thursday preventing city agencies, including Chicago police, from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.
CPS teachers who faced being fired for protesting General Iron let off with warning
Two Chicago Public Schools teachers faced firing for their roles encouraging high school students to protest the proposed move of General Iron to the Southeast Side, an action that their union says is retaliation for embarrassing Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the years-long debate.
Two Chicago Public Schools teachers faced firing for their roles encouraging high school students to protest the proposed move of General Iron to the Southeast Side, an action that their union says is retaliation for embarrassing Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the years-long debate.
Lightfoot joins over 500 volunteers to help pack back-to-school essentials
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
Lightfoot joins volunteers to pack back-to-school essentials
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
Chicago makes pitch to host DNC as Trump calls city a 'warzone'
Wherever Democrats convene, Republicans such as former President Trump will be offering a counter-narrative.
Wherever Democrats convene, Republicans such as former President Trump will be offering a counter-narrative.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot refusing to pay speeding, red light tickets as they pile up: Report
Multiple police-driven vehicles used to transport Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have reportedly racked up multiple traffic tickets that have gone unpaid despite the mayor's advocacy for stricter speed cameras in the city.
Multiple police-driven vehicles used to transport Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have reportedly racked up multiple traffic tickets that have gone unpaid despite the mayor's advocacy for stricter speed cameras in the city.
Democrats considering Chicago to host DNC in 2024
City leaders pushed to impress a team with the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday, in what would be a boon to Chicago's convention business.
City leaders pushed to impress a team with the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday, in what would be a boon to Chicago's convention business.
Chicago makes pitch to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Members from the Democratic National Committee visited Chicago Tuesday as the city tries to land the 2024 convention.
Members from the Democratic National Committee visited Chicago Tuesday as the city tries to land the 2024 convention.