'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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.