New Woodlawn healthcare center to open later this summer

"There should never be a time in one of the wealthiest cities in the world where the life expectancy of Black people in our city is 10 years less — 10 years less! — than any other demographic," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said.

Lightfoot gives green flag to NASCAR races in Chicago
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot has given NASCAR the green flag to hold three straight years of stock-car races through the streets of downtown Chicago ? if she wins a second term.

Massive renovation project announced for Union Station in Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the Chicago Union Station Access Project.

Soldier Field dome the topper for Chicago's lakefront plan
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Museum Campus working group, composed of 23 civic leaders, released "Where Worlds Connect" Thursday ? a report detailing recommendations to enhance the Museum Campus.

Durbin, Lightfoot among those in support of Union Station renovation project

Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago's Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the “Chicago Union Station Access Project.”

Chicago police officer shot and seriously wounded answering call of domestic disturbance in University Village
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A Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded as he stepped off an elevator while answering a call of a domestic disturbance in University Village Friday morning, according to police.

Lightfoot refuses to apologize for saying 'F— Clarence Thomas'

Not only is Mayor Lori Lightfoot refusing to apologize for her obscene reference to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, she’s using her vulgar remark to raise money and arguing that Thomas is such a “disgrace” to the nation’s highest court that he should resign.

City of Chicago rejects $500M in asphalt bids due to pollution concerns

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has rejected bids for more than $500 million in city work sought by a McKinley Park asphalt maker and several rivals, saying that the companies must show plans to control pollution.

Illinois leaders react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot were two of several Illinois leaders to sound off on the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Chicago mayor uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat

Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.

Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday used a disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off defeat on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket in Chicago.

Chicago proposal would raise speed limit for speed cameras

Under a plan approved by the Chicago Finance Committee Tuesday afternoon, drivers wouldn't be ticketed unless they go at least 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.

Chicago voter turnout low with primary one week away
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Voter turnout is currently on track to be lower than in 2014, a midterm primary election in which Democrats got clobbered.