Chicago parks group decries lack of involvement in plans for Soldier Field renovation
Juanita Irizarry, executive director of Friends of the Parks, said the city should have sought their input in the latest plans for upgrading Soldier Field and the Museum Campus.
Juanita Irizarry, executive director of Friends of the Parks, said the city should have sought their input in the latest plans for upgrading Soldier Field and the Museum Campus.
Lightfoot pitches plan to keep Bears at Soldier Field
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is throwing a Hail Mary pass. She?s trying to keep the Chicago Bears from moving to Arlington Heights.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is throwing a Hail Mary pass. She?s trying to keep the Chicago Bears from moving to Arlington Heights.
Protesters want Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to return state of Christopher Columbus to park
The protesters say it's not fair that Christopher Columbus is "getting blamed for all our problems in the world," and they want Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to put his statue back.
The protesters say it's not fair that Christopher Columbus is "getting blamed for all our problems in the world," and they want Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to put his statue back.
Lightfoot urged to release report on botched implosion that coated Little Village in dust
The Chicago City Council is urging Mayor Lori Lightfoot to release a watchdog’s report on actions leading up to the botched 2020 implosion of a coal plant smokestack that left Little Village covered in dust.
The Chicago City Council is urging Mayor Lori Lightfoot to release a watchdog’s report on actions leading up to the botched 2020 implosion of a coal plant smokestack that left Little Village covered in dust.
Chicago City Council upholds Lightfoot's lower ticketing threshold for speed cameras
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
Chicago City Council upholds Lightfoot's lower ticketing threshold for speed cameras
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
Community group calls on Lightfoot to appoint interim police accountability commission
A community group is calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to get moving on appointing the Interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.
A community group is calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to get moving on appointing the Interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.
Ethics ordinance approved after being watered down to help mayoral allies
Chicago’s ethics ordinance has been strengthened endlessly over the years. It hasn’t stopped the parade of present and former alderpersons marching off to federal prison or being charged with corruption.
Chicago’s ethics ordinance has been strengthened endlessly over the years. It hasn’t stopped the parade of present and former alderpersons marching off to federal prison or being charged with corruption.
Chicago to host first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street race
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing ? and it will happen right downtown.
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing ? and it will happen right downtown.
Chicago violated residents' civil rights by moving polluters to Black, Latino neighborhoods, HUD says
Federal officials have found that the city of Chicago is violating the civil rights of its residents by relocating polluting businesses from white communities to Black and Latino areas.
Federal officials have found that the city of Chicago is violating the civil rights of its residents by relocating polluting businesses from white communities to Black and Latino areas.
Chicago announces NASCAR race downtown
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that the city will host its first-ever NASCAR race on the streets of downtown Chicago next summer.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that the city will host its first-ever NASCAR race on the streets of downtown Chicago next summer.
Chicago to host NASCAR street race downtown in 2023
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing — and it will happen right downtown.
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing — and it will happen right downtown.
Lightfoot appears to threaten veto if City Council raises limit for speed cameras
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared to threaten a veto if the City Council approves rule changes to City Hall's automated speeding ticket cameras.
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared to threaten a veto if the City Council approves rule changes to City Hall's automated speeding ticket cameras.
Lightfoot appears to threaten veto if City Council raises speed limit for speed cameras
“It makes no sense for us to be increasing the speeds around parks and schools when we know what the horrific consequences are,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday.
“It makes no sense for us to be increasing the speeds around parks and schools when we know what the horrific consequences are,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday.
'We Will Chicago': Lightfoot unveils new plan designed to improve equity in the city
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says the plan is the first to acknowledge the impact of what she called “racist, discriminatory and predatory policies” of previous plans.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says the plan is the first to acknowledge the impact of what she called “racist, discriminatory and predatory policies” of previous plans.
Lightfoot unveils 'We Will Chicago' plan
The proposal follows two years of research and meetings with resident volunteers, community-based organizations and city staff.
The proposal follows two years of research and meetings with resident volunteers, community-based organizations and city staff.
Fiancée of Chicago cop paralyzed in shooting rips into Lightfoot, Police Supt. Brown: 'Do something!'
The fiancée of Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden, who was shot and paralyzed over the weekend, did not mince her words Wednesday when calling out Mayor Lightfoot and Police Supt. Brown. "I am absolutely done being silent."
The fiancée of Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden, who was shot and paralyzed over the weekend, did not mince her words Wednesday when calling out Mayor Lightfoot and Police Supt. Brown. "I am absolutely done being silent."
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson delivers first major policy speech
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says violence is pushing many people to leave the city, citing the most recent census data.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says violence is pushing many people to leave the city, citing the most recent census data.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson unveils public safety platform
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson delivered his first major policy speech Wednesday focusing largely on crime.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson delivered his first major policy speech Wednesday focusing largely on crime.
Lightfoot touts Chicago's 'thriving economy' as businesses flee city
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in Europe touting her city’s "thriving economy" as major companies announce they are leaving the area amid skyrocketing crime and unfriendly business climate.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in Europe touting her city’s "thriving economy" as major companies announce they are leaving the area amid skyrocketing crime and unfriendly business climate.