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.
Chicago to give away gas cards to commuters
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will supply gas and transit cards to residents in an effort to relieve pain at the pump.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will supply gas and transit cards to residents in an effort to relieve pain at the pump.
Lightfoot on potential bid for 2024 Democratic National Convention: 'Chicago is the right choice'
Illinois Democrats are weighing a potential bid for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Illinois Democrats are weighing a potential bid for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Lightfoot announces new program that will provide free gas, CTA cards to Chicago residents
According to the release, up to 50,000 physical prepaid cards of $150 will be distributed to eligible residents via a lottery system. These cards will be valid for one year after receipt and may only be spent on the cost of fuel at gas stations located within Chicago. Applications are limited to one per household. Beginning in May, cards will be distributed in five successive monthly waves of 10,000 residents.
According to the release, up to 50,000 physical prepaid cards of $150 will be distributed to eligible residents via a lottery system. These cards will be valid for one year after receipt and may only be spent on the cost of fuel at gas stations located within Chicago. Applications are limited to one per household. Beginning in May, cards will be distributed in five successive monthly waves of 10,000 residents.
Lightfoot says Chicago is 'the right choice' for 2024 DNC
The Democratic National Committee has yet to release the specific criteria for interested convention cities, but Lightfoot says she is certain Chicago has got it all.
The Democratic National Committee has yet to release the specific criteria for interested convention cities, but Lightfoot says she is certain Chicago has got it all.
Mayor Lightfoot announces $12.5M will go to Chicagoans to combat high gas prices, transit costs
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the city will spend $12.5 million providing prepaid gas and transit cards to Chicagoans.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the city will spend $12.5 million providing prepaid gas and transit cards to Chicagoans.
Chicago considering bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago is considering a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Chicago is considering a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Lightfoot chooses Deborah Witzburg as new city inspector general
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has chosen former deputy inspector general for public safety Deborah Witzburg to be Chicago’s new, $178,488-a-year watchdog in an apparent attempt to burnish her reformer credentials.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has chosen former deputy inspector general for public safety Deborah Witzburg to be Chicago’s new, $178,488-a-year watchdog in an apparent attempt to burnish her reformer credentials.
Chicago 911 dispatcher slams Mayor Lightfoot for reportedly using extra police protection: 'It's crazy'
"Now she feels what every other citizen within the north side, the west side, south side and downtown is feeling… since she's been in office that hey, crime is here," Thornton said. "Now she has her own secret little patrol on top of her regular detail patrolling her house."
"Now she feels what every other citizen within the north side, the west side, south side and downtown is feeling… since she's been in office that hey, crime is here," Thornton said. "Now she has her own secret little patrol on top of her regular detail patrolling her house."
Willie Wilson to announce April 11 if he’s running for mayor against Lightfoot
Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson said Tuesday he will announce April 11 whether to reprise his 2019 mayoral campaign against Lori Lightfoot, but insisted his $1.2 million gas giveaway was not a vote-buying prelude to it.
Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson said Tuesday he will announce April 11 whether to reprise his 2019 mayoral campaign against Lori Lightfoot, but insisted his $1.2 million gas giveaway was not a vote-buying prelude to it.
Lightfoot says she expects Christopher Columbus statue to return to Grant Park
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she "fully expects" the Christopher Columbus statue to return to its pedestal in Grant Park.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she "fully expects" the Christopher Columbus statue to return to its pedestal in Grant Park.
Lightfoot 'fully expects' Columbus statue to return to Grant Park pedestal
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she "fully expects" the statue of Christopher Columbus to be returned to its pedestal in Grant Park, but not before a security plan is in place to prevent a repeat of the 2020 debacle that left dozens of ambushed police officers injured.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she "fully expects" the statue of Christopher Columbus to be returned to its pedestal in Grant Park, but not before a security plan is in place to prevent a repeat of the 2020 debacle that left dozens of ambushed police officers injured.
Chicago City Council to consider plan to roll back 3 cents per gallon tax increase on Monday
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone. Natalie Bomke reports.
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone. Natalie Bomke reports.
Lightfoot to waive 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax hike temporarily to ease pain at pump
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
Chicago Police Department gets extension to implement court-ordered reforms
Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the extension Friday, saying the previous timeframe was "unrealistic" for massive changes she expects will have a price tag of at least $50 million.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the extension Friday, saying the previous timeframe was "unrealistic" for massive changes she expects will have a price tag of at least $50 million.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday
Gas taxes in Illinois add up to be the second highest in the nation, next to California. Now, relief in Chicago may be on the way.
Gas taxes in Illinois add up to be the second highest in the nation, next to California. Now, relief in Chicago may be on the way.
Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
CTU sues Lightfoot ally, accuses her of interfering in union’s elections
The lawsuit, filed Thursday, seeks to “end mischievous, unlawful and deceptive interference” from staunch mayoral ally Lisa Schneider Fabes and a group she formed called Chicago Teachers United, claiming she is undermining the union’s elections taking place on May 20.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday, seeks to “end mischievous, unlawful and deceptive interference” from staunch mayoral ally Lisa Schneider Fabes and a group she formed called Chicago Teachers United, claiming she is undermining the union’s elections taking place on May 20.
Chicago prepares to accept more Ukrainian refugees
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is joining forces with the mayor of Warsaw, Poland to help the people of Ukraine.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is joining forces with the mayor of Warsaw, Poland to help the people of Ukraine.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot names Nicole Lee new 11th Ward alderwoman
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.