Chicago committee raises threshold for speed cameras
Chicago drivers could soon receive fewer speeding tickets, as aldermen have just taken the first step toward raising the limit for speed cameras.
Chicago drivers could soon receive fewer speeding tickets, as aldermen have just taken the first step toward raising the limit for speed cameras.
Illinois primary election: Voter turnout in Chicago surprisingly low so far
Voter turnout is currently on track to be lower than in 2014, a midterm primary election in which Democrats got clobbered.
Voter turnout is currently on track to be lower than in 2014, a midterm primary election in which Democrats got clobbered.
Low voter turnout so far in Chicago
After casting her own ballot Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot offered several theories for why voter turnout in this month's primary election is so far surprisingly low.
After casting her own ballot Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot offered several theories for why voter turnout in this month's primary election is so far surprisingly low.
Lightfoot taps Michael Scott Jr.’s sister to replace him as 24th Ward leader
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday chose the sister of retired Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) to replace her brother in the City Council despite the appearance of the nepotism that has long dominated Chicago politics.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday chose the sister of retired Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) to replace her brother in the City Council despite the appearance of the nepotism that has long dominated Chicago politics.
Chicago's St. Sabina kicks off summer peace walks
Chicago residents and city leaders came together Friday night to stand against violence.
Chicago residents and city leaders came together Friday night to stand against violence.
Quinn calls out Lightfoot for not keeping promise on enacting mayoral term limit
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling out Mayor Lori Lightfoot for failing to deliver on her campaign promise to work for term limits on future mayors.
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling out Mayor Lori Lightfoot for failing to deliver on her campaign promise to work for term limits on future mayors.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn pushes for term limits for Chicago mayors
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling out Mayor Lori Lightfoot for failing to deliver on her campaign promise to work for term limits on future mayors.
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling out Mayor Lori Lightfoot for failing to deliver on her campaign promise to work for term limits on future mayors.
Pat Quinn launches term limit campaign for Chicago mayors
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is calling out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on this issue.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is calling out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on this issue.
Lightfoot encourages CPS students to stay engaged this summer as break begins
Students at Chicago Public Schools are now on summer break.
Students at Chicago Public Schools are now on summer break.
Chicago Public School students begin summer break after 'challenging year'
"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Lightfoot, Chicago students celebrate beginning of summer break
Across the city Tuesday afternoon, students were saying so long to the classroom, as summer vacation begins Wednesday for Chicago Public Schools.
Across the city Tuesday afternoon, students were saying so long to the classroom, as summer vacation begins Wednesday for Chicago Public Schools.
Community activist Ja'Mal Green joins race to become Chicago mayor
Community activist Ja'Mal Green announced his run for Chicago mayor Tuesday.
Community activist Ja'Mal Green announced his run for Chicago mayor Tuesday.
Chicago City Council urged to create guaranteed income program for Black men
“There should be some accountability with that. They should do something in exchange for that. Maybe an evaluation. Maybe, if needed, some behavioral help. Attending meetings or speaking with professionals. And also maybe some work, if you will. Not something major. But something to engage in the community while you’re getting this stipend,” said Mayoral challenger Roderick Sawyer .
“There should be some accountability with that. They should do something in exchange for that. Maybe an evaluation. Maybe, if needed, some behavioral help. Attending meetings or speaking with professionals. And also maybe some work, if you will. Not something major. But something to engage in the community while you’re getting this stipend,” said Mayoral challenger Roderick Sawyer .
Chicago honors hospital with citywide 'Lurie Children's Day'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a proclamation declaring June 9 "Lurie Children's Day" in celebration of the hospital's 140-year anniversary of transforming children's health here in Chicago and beyond.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a proclamation declaring June 9 "Lurie Children's Day" in celebration of the hospital's 140-year anniversary of transforming children's health here in Chicago and beyond.
Deputy mayor for public safety leaving Lightfoot administration after one year
John O’Malley, who served with Lightfoot on the Chicago Police Board, is leaving City Hall after just one year on the job — even as the mayor enters a re-election campaign certain to be dominated by public safety concerns.
John O’Malley, who served with Lightfoot on the Chicago Police Board, is leaving City Hall after just one year on the job — even as the mayor enters a re-election campaign certain to be dominated by public safety concerns.
Lightfoot says strategy to win over Chicagoans is focusing on empathy, spreading positive messages
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Lightfoot launches re-election campaign: 'We have a lot more work to do'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot began her campaign for a second term, visiting five Chicago neighborhoods. She says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot began her campaign for a second term, visiting five Chicago neighborhoods. She says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Can Mayor Lori Lightfoot rehab her image?
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is officially launching her re-election campaign. However -- the mayor has been facing some harsh criticism.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is officially launching her re-election campaign. However -- the mayor has been facing some harsh criticism.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces re-election bid
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday she is seeking a second term.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday she is seeking a second term.
Pritzker says he's willing to send National Guard to Chicago
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help deal with the surge in violent crime.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help deal with the surge in violent crime.