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.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces re-election campaign
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday she is seeking a second term.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday she is seeking a second term.
'Let's get back to work': Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces re-election campaign
"It’s you that I fight for. All the people who love, breathe, and believe in making the greatest city in the world even greater," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said in a video announcing her re-election.
"It’s you that I fight for. All the people who love, breathe, and believe in making the greatest city in the world even greater," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said in a video announcing her re-election.
Lightfoot unloads on Chicago judges after three police shootings in a week
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday responded to a recent spate of shootings targeting three law enforcement officers in the last week with her most vociferous attack to date on criminal court judges.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday responded to a recent spate of shootings targeting three law enforcement officers in the last week with her most vociferous attack to date on criminal court judges.
Chicago leaders look to bolster public safety amid ongoing violence
Shootings aren't the only problem plaguing the city. Chicago's top cop says in addition to guns, he is also focused on getting rid of gangs, deterring carjackings, and most recently – finding the man who's been using a machete to threaten people and steal their belongings.
Shootings aren't the only problem plaguing the city. Chicago's top cop says in addition to guns, he is also focused on getting rid of gangs, deterring carjackings, and most recently – finding the man who's been using a machete to threaten people and steal their belongings.
Chicago leaders push to bolster public safety amid crime wave
Chicago's leaders are looking for new ways to fight crime. This, as more than 30 people were shot over the weekend in two dozen incidents, and five people were killed.
Chicago's leaders are looking for new ways to fight crime. This, as more than 30 people were shot over the weekend in two dozen incidents, and five people were killed.
Chicago leaders announce new public safety plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the city of Chicago will cover the costs for residents and businesses to outfit their properties with surveillance cameras.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the city of Chicago will cover the costs for residents and businesses to outfit their properties with surveillance cameras.
Chicago to reimburse residents, businesses for security devices — here's what you need to know
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the city of Chicago will cover the costs for residents and businesses to outfit their properties with surveillance cameras.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the city of Chicago will cover the costs for residents and businesses to outfit their properties with surveillance cameras.
Lightfoot announces new program to deter crime, help Chicago police
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the city of Chicago will cover the costs for residents and businesses to outfit their properties with surveillance cameras.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the city of Chicago will cover the costs for residents and businesses to outfit their properties with surveillance cameras.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to kick off re-election campaign Wednesday
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to kick off re-election campaign
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
VP Kamala Harris renews calls for new federal gun control laws
Vice President Kamala Harris renewed calls for new federal gun control laws Friday as she spoke to a conference of mayors that included Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Vice President Kamala Harris renewed calls for new federal gun control laws Friday as she spoke to a conference of mayors that included Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Roderick Sawyer, son of former mayor, joins growing field to unseat Lori Lightfoot
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.