Lightfoot nominates Nicole Lee, daughter of convicted Daley aide, as new 11th Ward alderman
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.
Mayor Lightfoot cuts Chicago casino deck to 3 finalists
The three finalists vying for Chicago?s only casino license propose to offer between 2,600 and 3,400 slot machines and about 170 table games.
The three finalists vying for Chicago?s only casino license propose to offer between 2,600 and 3,400 slot machines and about 170 table games.
Lightfoot cuts Chicago casino deck to 3 finalists
The three finalists vying for Chicago’s only casino license propose to offer between 2,600 and 3,400 slot machines and about 170 table games.
The three finalists vying for Chicago’s only casino license propose to offer between 2,600 and 3,400 slot machines and about 170 table games.
Lightfoot unveils new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What We're Made Of'
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
Mayors Lightfoot, Adams talk crime strategies in Chicago
Two big city mayors struggling to fight a violent crime wave made worse by the pandemic, soaring inflation, rising police retirements and plummeting morale held a face-to-face meeting Friday to share strategy.
Two big city mayors struggling to fight a violent crime wave made worse by the pandemic, soaring inflation, rising police retirements and plummeting morale held a face-to-face meeting Friday to share strategy.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot talks crime fighting strategy with NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Two big city mayors struggling to fight a violent crime wave made worse by the pandemic, soaring inflation, rising police retirements and plummeting morale held a face-to-face meeting Friday to share strategy.
Two big city mayors struggling to fight a violent crime wave made worse by the pandemic, soaring inflation, rising police retirements and plummeting morale held a face-to-face meeting Friday to share strategy.
11 alderpersons call special meeting to pressure Lightfoot to revise COVID mandate for city employees
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the vaccine mandate as she will be out of town
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the vaccine mandate as she will be out of town
Lightfoot will not attend City Council's vaccine mandate meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.
Chicago reflects on COVID-19 pandemic two years later
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Chicago's Lightfoot, Arwady warn masks may be needed again should COVID-19 surge
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Wednesday marks two years since COVID-19 killed the first Chicagoan.
Illinois politicians receive boos and cheers at St. Patrick's Day festivities
Mayor Lori Lightfoot acknowledged getting an earful from some spectators at Sunday?s South Side Irish Parade, but said none of it was outside the bounds of Chicago-style give and take.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot acknowledged getting an earful from some spectators at Sunday?s South Side Irish Parade, but said none of it was outside the bounds of Chicago-style give and take.
Lightfoot acknowledges getting earful during Irish parade: 'there were some spirited comments'
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Some Illinois politicians jeered as parades return following pandemic hiatus
Video posted online by critics of JB Pritzker suggest the Illinois governor was booed at points along Sunday's South Side Irish Parade. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also admitted Monday she received an earful along the route.
Video posted online by critics of JB Pritzker suggest the Illinois governor was booed at points along Sunday's South Side Irish Parade. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also admitted Monday she received an earful along the route.
Thousands of Chicago city employees facing deadline: Get vaccinated or you won't get paid
“This policy, this mandate, to fire thousands of workers, including police officers in the middle of a public safety crisis, is equivalent to bringing gasoline to a house fire,” said Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd).
“This policy, this mandate, to fire thousands of workers, including police officers in the middle of a public safety crisis, is equivalent to bringing gasoline to a house fire,” said Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd).
Thousands of Chicago city employees facing deadline: Get vaccinated or you won't get paid
The standoff between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and thousands of unvaccinated Chicago city employees will come to a head on Monday, when the deadline to get at least their first COVID-19 vaccine expires. Unvaccinated employees will be pulled off the payroll. Dane Placko reports.
The standoff between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and thousands of unvaccinated Chicago city employees will come to a head on Monday, when the deadline to get at least their first COVID-19 vaccine expires. Unvaccinated employees will be pulled off the payroll. Dane Placko reports.
Chicago is feeling lucky to have the St. Patrick's Day Parade back this weekend
Saint Patrick’s weekend festivities are back after a two year, pandemic-related absence.
Saint Patrick’s weekend festivities are back after a two year, pandemic-related absence.
CTA union leader demands return of agency’s own police unit to combat crime surge
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
Chicago announces new plan to combat CTA crime
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
CTA crime: Lightfoot, CPD announce plan to boost security presence on trains, buses
The Chicago Police Department says they will deploy officers on the CTA Red and Blue lines based on crime patterns. Officers will be divided into teams.
The Chicago Police Department says they will deploy officers on the CTA Red and Blue lines based on crime patterns. Officers will be divided into teams.
Lightfoot, Chicago police announce more security for CTA
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.