Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposes 6pm curfew on teens at Millennium Park after boy is murdered
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?Effective immediately, from Thursday through Sunday, unaccompanied minors are not allowed in Millennium Park after 6:00 p.m.," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in the midst of chaos at the popular tourist attraction.

Chosen casino developer lays out his cards — but wary residents would rather Bally’s folds its hand

The hedge fund owner whose East Coast corporation is poised to break ground on Chicago’s first casino pledged Thursday “to keep our promises” to neighbors of a massive gaming complex in River West — but a room full of skeptical residents pushed back on a proposal they worry will increase traffic and crime.

Chicago man threatened Mayor Lightfoot, Kim Foxx with hate crimes: officials

Prosecutors say Christopher Tatlock sent an email to Kim Foxx threatening to shoot and hang her if she did not prosecute crime in Chicago. Authorities then found evidence of a similar email sent to Mayor Lightfoot.

Kam Buckner announces run for Chicago mayor
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The Chicago mayoral race is heating up, with another contender tossing their hat into the ring.

Bally's casino firms up commitment for hotel in Chicago

Opponents of a Bally's casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street suggested Monday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to stampede the city council to give a premature stamp of approval.

Bally's casino firms up commitment for hotel in Chicago
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Opponents of a Bally's casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street suggested Monday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to stampede the city council to give a premature stamp of approval.

Chicagoans react to Bally's casino proposal for River West

A casino can bring in a lot of money for Chicago, however, neighbors are concerned it will also bring trouble in the way of traffic congestion, crime and construction inconvenience. 

Chicagoans react to Bally's casino bid in River West
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Bally's bid to build Chicago's first casino in River West has drawn mixed reactions from neighborhood residents.

Chicagoans have mixed reactions to city's casino pick
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Bally's, which operates more than a dozen casinos in the United States, proposed to spend more than $1.7 billion to build a casino and entertainment complex on a site that currently holds the Chicago Tribune's Freedom Center.

Report: Mayor Lightfoot favors Bally's bid for Chicago casino
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot is about to name her choice of a site and a developer for a big Chicago casino, according to a report.