Arbitrator rules Chicago cops must be vaccinated against COVID-19, Lightfoot says
COPS MUST BE VACCINATED: Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday the arbitrator has set specific dates for Chicago police officers who are not yet vaccinated to get their first and second dose.
COPS MUST BE VACCINATED: Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday the arbitrator has set specific dates for Chicago police officers who are not yet vaccinated to get their first and second dose.
Reporter tries to grab microphone from staff member at Lightfoot news conference
A reporter tried to grab a microphone out of the hands of a staff member at a press conference following the Chicago City Council meeting.
A reporter tried to grab a microphone out of the hands of a staff member at a press conference following the Chicago City Council meeting.
Chicago City Council unanimously passes electronic voting resolution
"EVoting will not only benefit the members themselves; it will also give Chicagoans a clearer understanding of how their government works."
"EVoting will not only benefit the members themselves; it will also give Chicagoans a clearer understanding of how their government works."
Chicago's mask and proof-of-vaccination mandate to end on Feb. 28th
Chicago will follow the state in lifting face mask requirements for many indoor spaces next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday.
Chicago will follow the state in lifting face mask requirements for many indoor spaces next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday.
Chicago to end mask and proof-of-vaccination mandates Feb. 28
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago to drop mask, proof-of-vaccination mandates beginning next week
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces end to city's indoor mask mandate, vaccine requirement
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Former Chicago top cop wants Lightfoot to give deposition in sexual assault and harassment case
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and the officer suing him for sexual harassment and assault want a federal judge to order Mayor Lori Lightfoot to sit for a deposition in the case.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and the officer suing him for sexual harassment and assault want a federal judge to order Mayor Lori Lightfoot to sit for a deposition in the case.
Sincere Cole murder: Guardian of Chicago teen shot 24 times says Mayor Lightfoot must go
"Here in Chicago, first off, we need to change by getting a new mayor," Brandy Martin said. "We need someone who cares about our city."
"Here in Chicago, first off, we need to change by getting a new mayor," Brandy Martin said. "We need someone who cares about our city."
'Mr. Chicago' Bill Williams laid to rest after a lifetime of promoting city
On Saturday, hundreds of family, friends and politicians at Mt. Cavalry Baptist Church to remember a man who worked for the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau for 37 years, traveling all over the world to sell his hometown as a destination for conventions and tourism.
On Saturday, hundreds of family, friends and politicians at Mt. Cavalry Baptist Church to remember a man who worked for the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau for 37 years, traveling all over the world to sell his hometown as a destination for conventions and tourism.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot endorses Rep. Danny Davis for re-election to Congress
Rep. Danny Davis, 80, has been in Congress since 1994. Davis talked about how his years in office have helped him develop powerful connections with other political leaders that he says benefit residents.
Rep. Danny Davis, 80, has been in Congress since 1994. Davis talked about how his years in office have helped him develop powerful connections with other political leaders that he says benefit residents.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot endorses Congressman Danny Davis for reelection
"This year our democracy is truly on the ballot," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said. "[Rep. Danny Davis] is a lion of the Civil Rights movement." Davis, 80, was elected to represent the district in 1996. During the endorsement event, Davis talked about how his years in office have helped him develop powerful connections with other political leaders that he says benefit residents.
"This year our democracy is truly on the ballot," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said. "[Rep. Danny Davis] is a lion of the Civil Rights movement." Davis, 80, was elected to represent the district in 1996. During the endorsement event, Davis talked about how his years in office have helped him develop powerful connections with other political leaders that he says benefit residents.
City denies General Iron permit application to operate recycling plant on Southeast Side
The Chicago Department of Public Health denied General Iron's permit application to operate a scrap metal recycling facility on the city's Southeast Side.
The Chicago Department of Public Health denied General Iron's permit application to operate a scrap metal recycling facility on the city's Southeast Side.
Chicago man charged with stalking Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Bond was denied Thursday for a man accused of stalking Mayor Lori Lightfoot and firing a weapon just over a mile from the mayor's home.
Bond was denied Thursday for a man accused of stalking Mayor Lori Lightfoot and firing a weapon just over a mile from the mayor's home.
Man went to Lightfoot's house with gun, letter to express anger regarding traffic citations: prosecutors
Bond was denied Thursday for a man accused of stalking Mayor Lori Lightfoot and firing a weapon just over a mile from the mayor's home.
Bond was denied Thursday for a man accused of stalking Mayor Lori Lightfoot and firing a weapon just over a mile from the mayor's home.
Opponents of proposed General Iron plant on Southeast Side protest outside Lightfoot's office
Nearby Chicago residents say the metal shredding plant will bring large amounts of pollution with it and civil rights concerns.
Nearby Chicago residents say the metal shredding plant will bring large amounts of pollution with it and civil rights concerns.
Chicago to decide on metal shredding plant permit this week
A decision on a controversial Southeast Side metal shredder permit is expected this week.
A decision on a controversial Southeast Side metal shredder permit is expected this week.
Chicago may not lift mask mandate at end of February like rest of state
Chicago's indoor mask mandate may not go away on Feb. 28, like the statewide mask mandate is expected to.
Chicago's indoor mask mandate may not go away on Feb. 28, like the statewide mask mandate is expected to.
Chicago aldermen call for city's COVID mitigations to be lifted
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is not ready to say whether she will follow Gov. Pritzker's lead and lift Chicago?s mask mandate at the end of the month, and some members of the City Council aren't happy about it.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is not ready to say whether she will follow Gov. Pritzker's lead and lift Chicago?s mask mandate at the end of the month, and some members of the City Council aren't happy about it.
Chicago may not end mask mandate on Feb. 28
Chicago's indoor mask mandate may not go away on Feb. 28, like the statewide mask mandate is expected to.
Chicago's indoor mask mandate may not go away on Feb. 28, like the statewide mask mandate is expected to.