'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.
Arne Duncan rules out run against Lori Lightfoot for Chicago mayor
Arne Duncan, who served as education secretary under former President Barack Obama, has shut the door on running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
Arne Duncan, who served as education secretary under former President Barack Obama, has shut the door on running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
Arne Duncan not running for mayor
Arne Duncan, who served as education secretary under former President Barack Obama, has shut the door on running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
Arne Duncan, who served as education secretary under former President Barack Obama, has shut the door on running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot loses alderwoman as supporter in bid for second term
Once one of Lori Lightfoot's closest political allies, Chicago City Council Ald. Sue Sadlowski Garza (10th Ward) now says the mayor doesn't deserve a second term.
Once one of Lori Lightfoot's closest political allies, Chicago City Council Ald. Sue Sadlowski Garza (10th Ward) now says the mayor doesn't deserve a second term.
Chicago alderwoman blasts Lightfoot: 'I'm tired of letting the inmates run the asylum'
"I have never met anybody who has managed to piss off every single person they come in contact with," said Chicago Alderwoman Sue Sadlowski Garza.
"I have never met anybody who has managed to piss off every single person they come in contact with," said Chicago Alderwoman Sue Sadlowski Garza.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot loses supporter in bid for second term
A Chicago City Council member who was once an ally of Lori Lightfoot is explaining why she will not support the mayor for a second term.
A Chicago City Council member who was once an ally of Lori Lightfoot is explaining why she will not support the mayor for a second term.
Chicago's guaranteed income pilot program will pick 5,000 people to receive $500 monthly checks
With demand for the $500 monthly payments expected to outstrip the $31.5 million in available cash, Chicago will hold a lottery to pick 5,000 participants in what Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted as the nation’s largest universal basic income program.
With demand for the $500 monthly payments expected to outstrip the $31.5 million in available cash, Chicago will hold a lottery to pick 5,000 participants in what Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted as the nation’s largest universal basic income program.
Chicago's new debt relief program to help drivers with old tickets
Chicago will launch a new debt relief program next month to help drivers who have racked up tickets.
Chicago will launch a new debt relief program next month to help drivers who have racked up tickets.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot defends 'suing gangs' proposal despite not letting City Council vote on it
“The notion that somehow this ordinance won't make a difference – or, I’ve also heard, it's gonna make matters worse – tell that to people living in neighborhoods that they are terrified! Terrified to come out of their homes to live a normal life. Because they are afraid of gang violence,” Lightfoot said.
“The notion that somehow this ordinance won't make a difference – or, I’ve also heard, it's gonna make matters worse – tell that to people living in neighborhoods that they are terrified! Terrified to come out of their homes to live a normal life. Because they are afraid of gang violence,” Lightfoot said.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulls gang assets proposal before city council could vote on it
Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulled her controversial gang assets proposal before the Chicago City Council could vote on it Wednesday, but she insists the city needs it desperately.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulled her controversial gang assets proposal before the Chicago City Council could vote on it Wednesday, but she insists the city needs it desperately.