'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.

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.

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.

Chicago leaders push to bolster public safety amid crime wave
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Roderick Sawyer, son of former mayor, joins growing field to unseat Lori Lightfoot
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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.

Lightfoot broke rules and politicized permit process, General Iron owner says

A controversial scrap-metal operator claims in a legal filing that Mayor Lori Lightfoot was politically driven to ignore the city’s own rules and deny the controversial business a permit to open earlier this year — almost a year after it was told officials were “days away” from approving it.

Chicago mayoral candidates address city violence
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After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.

Chicago Fire Department welcomes 109 new workers, CPD welcomes 46
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Hundreds were in attendance for the Chicago firefighter graduation at Navy Pier, as 109 firefighters and EMTs will join the 164-year history of the Chicago Fire Department.

Illinois Democrats respond to Texas governor's comments on Chicago

"There are more people who were shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas." Abbott declared, after claiming he was sorry to have to say it.

Chicago City Council rolls back city's curfew for minors to 10 p.m.

The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m., and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under — it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.