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.
'Warm hearts': Thousands take the Polar Plunge in Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics Chicago
Despite a water temperature of just 33 degrees and a bitterly cold wind blowing off the lake, there was nothing but warmth from the crowd taking part in the 22nd Annual Chicago Polar Plunge.
Despite a water temperature of just 33 degrees and a bitterly cold wind blowing off the lake, there was nothing but warmth from the crowd taking part in the 22nd Annual Chicago Polar Plunge.
Thousands brave the frigid waters of Lake Michigan as part of the Polar Plunge
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was one of roughly 4,000 people who took part in the Polar Plunge Sunday in Chicago which benefits Special Olympics Illinois.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was one of roughly 4,000 people who took part in the Polar Plunge Sunday in Chicago which benefits Special Olympics Illinois.
Lightfoot will not have to give deposition in Eddie Johnson lawsuit, judge rules
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not have to give a deposition in a lawsuit involving a former Chicago police superintendent.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not have to give a deposition in a lawsuit involving a former Chicago police superintendent.
Judge rules Lightfoot will not have to give deposition in Eddie Johnson lawsuit
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not have to give a deposition in a lawsuit involving a former Chicago police superintendent.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not have to give a deposition in a lawsuit involving a former Chicago police superintendent.
Lightfoot responds to defamation lawsuit: 'Deeply offensive and ridiculous'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has responded to a lawsuit filed against her, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has responded to a lawsuit filed against her, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.
'I have the biggest d*** in Chicago': Lightfoot berated park district lawyer over Columbus statue, suit claims
A lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wednesday, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.
A lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wednesday, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.
Lightfoot allegedly berated park district lawyer over Columbus statue, lawsuit claims
George Smyrniotis, who served as First Deputy General Counsel for the district, alleged that Lightfoot berated him over a Zoom call, damaging his reputation and leading to the loss of his job as well as causing him emotional distress.
George Smyrniotis, who served as First Deputy General Counsel for the district, alleged that Lightfoot berated him over a Zoom call, damaging his reputation and leading to the loss of his job as well as causing him emotional distress.
Lightfoot unveils new approach to promoting public safety in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a new approach to promoting public safety.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a new approach to promoting public safety.
Chicago to host 6 virtual town halls to discuss crime prevention strategies
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leaders on Wednesday talked about addressing violence and trauma in a holistic way.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leaders on Wednesday talked about addressing violence and trauma in a holistic way.
Mayor Lightfoot addresses city's efforts to curb neighborhood crime
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new plan Wednesday to address Chicago residents' concerns about violence.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new plan Wednesday to address Chicago residents' concerns about violence.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot severs sister city ties with Moscow over Ukraine invasion
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot severed ties with Russia on Tuesday as Moscow slowly inches toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot severed ties with Russia on Tuesday as Moscow slowly inches toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.