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.
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
After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.
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
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.
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.
Chicago mayoral candidates call on Lightfoot to step up after violent holiday weekend
After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.
After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.
Chicago mayoral candidates call on Lori Lightfoot to crack down on violence
After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.
After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.
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.
"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.
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.
Lightfoot squares up with reporter after City Council meeting: 'The more he talks, the more stupid he sounds'
Mayor Lightfoot responded to a reporter who had some choice words for the mayor.
Mayor Lightfoot responded to a reporter who had some choice words for the mayor.
Chicago City Council rolls back city's curfew to 10 p.m.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m. in Chicago, and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under -- it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m. in Chicago, and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under -- it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
Lightfoot erupts at Chicago alderman during City Council meeting: 'You are a liar!'
“You are out of order! You are out of order, and you are a liar!” Lightfoot said. “I will not sit here, and I will not tolerate you besmirching the hard work of so many people!”
“You are out of order! You are out of order, and you are a liar!” Lightfoot said. “I will not sit here, and I will not tolerate you besmirching the hard work of so many people!”
Chicago mayor erupts during City Council meeting, calling alderman a 'liar'
An epic outburst from Mayor Lori Lightfoot occurred Wednesday afternoon as the City Council debated her choice of Bally's to build a big Chicago casino.
An epic outburst from Mayor Lori Lightfoot occurred Wednesday afternoon as the City Council debated her choice of Bally's to build a big Chicago casino.
Illinois politicians react to Texas school shooting
Illinois politicians are reacting to the news, as Democratic lawmakers are calling for immediate action and gun control measures.
Illinois politicians are reacting to the news, as Democratic lawmakers are calling for immediate action and gun control measures.
Chicago's Willis Tower renovated to compete with remote work lifestyle
Among the new amenities is a 300,000 square-foot enclosure called "The Catalog" which features restaurants, shops, a food hall and a giant glass ceiling offering a stunning view of the Willis Tower.
Among the new amenities is a 300,000 square-foot enclosure called "The Catalog" which features restaurants, shops, a food hall and a giant glass ceiling offering a stunning view of the Willis Tower.
Chicago alderman calls expansion of juvenile curfew hours 'the mayor's latest stupid idea'
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) sounds off on what he calls an "unproductive" ordinance that would expand curfew hours for Chicago juveniles seven days a week.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) sounds off on what he calls an "unproductive" ordinance that would expand curfew hours for Chicago juveniles seven days a week.
Lightfoot hosts summit focused on keeping young people engaged this summer
The event involved community members from all over the city, working to identify meaningful ways to support Chicago?s youth and young adults with a focus on violence prevention.
The event involved community members from all over the city, working to identify meaningful ways to support Chicago?s youth and young adults with a focus on violence prevention.
Lightfoot hosts summit focused on keeping young people engaged this summer
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hosted a "Summer Action Summit for Youth" to offer insight on what the city is planning. They also discussed how the city and local communities will support youth in the summer.
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hosted a "Summer Action Summit for Youth" to offer insight on what the city is planning. They also discussed how the city and local communities will support youth in the summer.
City Council delays action on Lightfoot’s curfew crackdown
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s executive order turning back the clock and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced curfew law — from 11-to-10 p.m. for minors under 18 instead of under 17—will not have the weight of law behind it. At least not for a few days.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s executive order turning back the clock and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced curfew law — from 11-to-10 p.m. for minors under 18 instead of under 17—will not have the weight of law behind it. At least not for a few days.
Chicago City Council's casino committee may vote on $1.7 billion Bally's casino on Monday
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
Chicago City Council's casino committee may vote on $1.7 billion Bally's casino on Monday
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
Chicago Ald. Lopez says new city curfew would pull resources from neighborhoods that need protection
“Here we are rushing to do this, so that this administration can make it seem like they’ve done something,” said Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez.
“Here we are rushing to do this, so that this administration can make it seem like they’ve done something,” said Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez.