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.
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.
Thousands of city employees non-compliant with Chicago vaccine mandate
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.