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.
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.
"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.
NASCAR gets OK from Lightfoot to race around Chicago
NASCAR racing around the streets of downtown Chicago? You better believe it.
NASCAR racing around the streets of downtown Chicago? You better believe it.
New healthcare center to open in Woodlawn
A new healthcare center is coming to Chicago?s South Side.
A new healthcare center is coming to Chicago?s South Side.
Lightfoot gives green flag to NASCAR races in Chicago
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.”
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.”
Lightfoot releases report of recommendations to enhance Chicago's Museum Campus
According to the report, the group's vision includes five key themes of recommendations.
According to the report, the group's vision includes five key themes of recommendations.
Chicago on high alert for weekend violence after cop shot, mass shooting
You can expect to see more Chicago police officers on the ground this weekend. The city's top cop and Mayor Lightfoot are also asking parents to do their part.
You can expect to see more Chicago police officers on the ground this weekend. The city's top cop and Mayor Lightfoot are also asking parents to do their part.
Chicago police officer shot and seriously wounded answering call of domestic disturbance in University Village
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lightfoot says 'F— Clarence Thomas' for opinion urging Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage
'F— CLARENCE THOMAS': The incident with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was captured on now viral video.
'F— CLARENCE THOMAS': The incident with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was captured on now viral video.
'Come to Chicago': Lightfoot tells those worried about getting abortions after Supreme Court ruling
Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a simple message for those worried about their access to abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a simple message for those worried about their access to abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Illinois leaders react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot were two of several Illinois leaders to sound off on the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot were two of several Illinois leaders to sound off on the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Mayor Lightfoot slams Roe v. Wade reversal: 'We are not yielding any ground'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot expressed her outrage over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot expressed her outrage over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Chicago mayor 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.
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.