Lightfoot says Chicago is 'trending in the right direction' ahead of potential reelection bid
Chicago is poised for “the best economic recovery of any big city in the nation, bar none,” in spite of “what the naysayers” claim, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday, laying the groundwork for what’s likely to be an uphill battle for a second term.
Chicago is poised for “the best economic recovery of any big city in the nation, bar none,” in spite of “what the naysayers” claim, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday, laying the groundwork for what’s likely to be an uphill battle for a second term.
Lightfoot tweaks gas card giveaway in attempt to attain City Council approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is tweaking her proposed gas giveaway yet again in an attempt to mollify opposition and pave the road to City Council approval.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is tweaking her proposed gas giveaway yet again in an attempt to mollify opposition and pave the road to City Council approval.
Lightfoot: Building where fatal porch collapse happened ?in serious trouble?
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday blamed a West Side porch collapse that killed a 53-year-old man and seriously injured two others on a ?family home? that a brother and sister could not afford to maintain.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday blamed a West Side porch collapse that killed a 53-year-old man and seriously injured two others on a ?family home? that a brother and sister could not afford to maintain.
Montclare Senior Residences open in Englewood
Chicago is continuing its push to provide more affordable housing.
Chicago is continuing its push to provide more affordable housing.
Chicago building where fatal porch collapse happened is 'in serious trouble,' Lightfoot says
“As fate would have it, a truss at the top of the building failed. Part of the façade fell down as they were sitting outside enjoying the warm weather,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said.
“As fate would have it, a truss at the top of the building failed. Part of the façade fell down as they were sitting outside enjoying the warm weather,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said.
Chicago announces summer activities to keep kids safe, busy
They may be out for school, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot is reminding Chicago students of the importance of staying busy this summer.
They may be out for school, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot is reminding Chicago students of the importance of staying busy this summer.
Chicago announces summer activities to keep kids safe and busy
They may be out for school, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot is reminding Chicago students of the importance of staying busy this summer.
They may be out for school, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot is reminding Chicago students of the importance of staying busy this summer.
Willie Wilson announces run for Chicago mayor
After running for Chicago mayor in 2015 and 2019 and failing to make the runoff election, wealthy businessman Willie Wilson announced during a Monday morning press conference he's going to run for the job again.
After running for Chicago mayor in 2015 and 2019 and failing to make the runoff election, wealthy businessman Willie Wilson announced during a Monday morning press conference he's going to run for the job again.
Willie Wilson launches new campaign to become Chicago's mayor
FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery shares his thoughts on Chicago businessman Willie Wilson throwing his hat in the ring to become the city's next mayor.
FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery shares his thoughts on Chicago businessman Willie Wilson throwing his hat in the ring to become the city's next mayor.
Chicago panel endorses removal of Columbus statues
Chicago might have seen the last of Christopher Columbus.
Chicago might have seen the last of Christopher Columbus.
Chicago names new track and field facility in honor of former Bears player
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined the Chicago Park District on Wednesday to honor a former Olympian from Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined the Chicago Park District on Wednesday to honor a former Olympian from Chicago.
Chicago track and field facility named in honor of Bob Pickens
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined the Chicago Park District on Wednesday to honor a former Olympian from Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined the Chicago Park District on Wednesday to honor a former Olympian from Chicago.
Ald. Raymond Lopez announces run for Chicago mayor
Ald. Raymond Lopez has been a vocal critic of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, sparring with her over her administration's response to crime and the coronavirus outbreak.
Ald. Raymond Lopez has been a vocal critic of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, sparring with her over her administration's response to crime and the coronavirus outbreak.
3 locations being considered for Chicago's first casino
Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th Ward, told FOX 32 that residents are concerned the casino could bring more crime to the area, negatively impact home values and lead to more gambling addiction and traffic in an already busy area.
Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th Ward, told FOX 32 that residents are concerned the casino could bring more crime to the area, negatively impact home values and lead to more gambling addiction and traffic in an already busy area.
General Iron proposes return to Lincoln Park
General Iron’s owner is proposing to return the junked-car and metal-shredding business to Lincoln Park where it operated for decades before shutting down at the end of 2020.
General Iron’s owner is proposing to return the junked-car and metal-shredding business to Lincoln Park where it operated for decades before shutting down at the end of 2020.
Lightfoot: Parents need to 'step up' to hold kids responsible for roaming streets after curfew
On Monday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot stressed the need for parental accountability when it comes to young people staying off the streets late at night and adhering to the city’s curfew.
On Monday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot stressed the need for parental accountability when it comes to young people staying off the streets late at night and adhering to the city’s curfew.
Chicago Park District files motion to seal lawsuit involving Lightfoot
The Chicago Park District filed a motion to try and seal a lawsuit involving Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
The Chicago Park District filed a motion to try and seal a lawsuit involving Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago Park District trying to seal lawsuit against lawsuit
The Chicago Park District filed a motion to try and seal a lawsuit involving Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
The Chicago Park District filed a motion to try and seal a lawsuit involving Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago home, business owners eligible for home security camera rebates
Chicago home and small business owners concerned about violent crime will soon be eligible for "rebates up to certain limits" to defray the cost of security cameras, outdoor motion sensor lighting, cloud storage and vehicle GPS trackers.
Chicago home and small business owners concerned about violent crime will soon be eligible for "rebates up to certain limits" to defray the cost of security cameras, outdoor motion sensor lighting, cloud storage and vehicle GPS trackers.
As Chicago police say 57% of carjacking suspects are juveniles, Lightfoot says youth feel 'unloved'
“There are too many young people in this room that feel unloved, and we need to change that if we are going to change the trajectory of their lives,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
“There are too many young people in this room that feel unloved, and we need to change that if we are going to change the trajectory of their lives,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.