Lightfoot promises transparency in replacing convicted Chicago alderman
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promises to be “transparent” in appointing an interim city council replacement for Patrick Daley Thompson.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promises to be “transparent” in appointing an interim city council replacement for Patrick Daley Thompson.
Lightfoot: Too soon to say when Chicago will lift mask mandate
The indoor mask mandate in Illinois will be lifted in two weeks, but Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says it's too soon to say whether Chicago will follow suit.
The indoor mask mandate in Illinois will be lifted in two weeks, but Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says it's too soon to say whether Chicago will follow suit.
Lightfoot says despite Chicago's 'great progress' against COVID, there's no set end for the mask mandate
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city will be cautious about lifting the indoor mask mandate even as COVID cases show decline.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city will be cautious about lifting the indoor mask mandate even as COVID cases show decline.
Lightfoot: Too soon to say when Chicago will lift mask mandate
The indoor mask mandate in Illinois will be lifted in two weeks, but Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says it's too soon to say whether Chicago will follow suit.
The indoor mask mandate in Illinois will be lifted in two weeks, but Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says it's too soon to say whether Chicago will follow suit.
Lightfoot says Chicago will make 'compelling financial case' to keep Bears at Soldier Field
Mayor Lori Lightfoot struck an optimistic tone Friday about the Chicago Bears’ future at Soldier Field.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot struck an optimistic tone Friday about the Chicago Bears’ future at Soldier Field.
Lightfoot optimistic about Bears' future at Soldier Field
Mayor Lori Lightfoot struck an optimistic tone Friday about the Chicago Bears? future at Soldier Field.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot struck an optimistic tone Friday about the Chicago Bears? future at Soldier Field.
Chicago Public Schools parents rally for Covid-19 safety mitigations
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents are demanding a meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and district CEO Pedro Martinez.
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents are demanding a meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and district CEO Pedro Martinez.
Chicago man charged in Austin gang-related shootout
Months after publicly clashing over a deadly shootout in Austin, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County State?s Attorney Kim Foxx appeared together Thursday to announce gun charges against a man who was wounded in the gang-related exchange of gunfire.
Months after publicly clashing over a deadly shootout in Austin, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County State?s Attorney Kim Foxx appeared together Thursday to announce gun charges against a man who was wounded in the gang-related exchange of gunfire.
Lightfoot, Foxx announce charges tied to deadly gang-related gunfight in Austin
"We are not going to let Austin or any other neighborhood turn into the wild, wild west where people are not held accountable for what they do," Mayor Lightfoot said.
"We are not going to let Austin or any other neighborhood turn into the wild, wild west where people are not held accountable for what they do," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Chicago Teachers Union calls Lightfoot's comments on carjackings, remote learning 'racist'
The Chicago Teachers Union slammed Mayor Lightfoot's remarks, calling them hurtful, racist and unsubstantiated.
The Chicago Teachers Union slammed Mayor Lightfoot's remarks, calling them hurtful, racist and unsubstantiated.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot believes there's a connection between rise in carjackings, remote learning
The Chicago Teachers Union slammed Mayor Lightfoot's remarks, calling them hurtful, racist and unsubstantiated.
The Chicago Teachers Union slammed Mayor Lightfoot's remarks, calling them hurtful, racist and unsubstantiated.
Lightfoot says half the people arrested for carjackings are juveniles
The rise in Chicago carjackings was under the microscope on Monday.
The rise in Chicago carjackings was under the microscope on Monday.
Illinois restaurants pushing for federal funding to survive pandemic
Restaurant owners are pushing for federal money to save their businesses and millions of jobs.
Restaurant owners are pushing for federal money to save their businesses and millions of jobs.
London Marquez Case: Family demands answers after pregnant woman dies in Chicago police custody
“We need answers, we need answers, I don’t care what you say, we need answers. Our family wants answers,” said Latoyia Marquez, London Marquez’s sister. “I miss my sister so much.”
“We need answers, we need answers, I don’t care what you say, we need answers. Our family wants answers,” said Latoyia Marquez, London Marquez’s sister. “I miss my sister so much.”
London Marquez Case: Family demands answers after pregnant woman dies in Chicago police custody
London Marquez died while in Chicago police custody in January. Her family says she was seven months pregnant. They want answers from CPD about what happened. Kasey Chronis reports.
London Marquez died while in Chicago police custody in January. Her family says she was seven months pregnant. They want answers from CPD about what happened. Kasey Chronis reports.
Why do Black women and girls make up 1/3 of all missing persons cases, and what can be done to find them?
For example, Chicago police are still looking for Kierra Coles – the pregnant postal worker who went missing in 2018. Despite extensive community attention on her disappearance, and a big reward, she remains missing.
For example, Chicago police are still looking for Kierra Coles – the pregnant postal worker who went missing in 2018. Despite extensive community attention on her disappearance, and a big reward, she remains missing.
Missing Black women and girls in Chicago: Forum provides way for community, leaders to keep women safe
Black women and girls make up 1/3 of missing person cases in the United States. On Saturday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and State Rep. Robin Kelly held a public forum to talk about the crisis.
Black women and girls make up 1/3 of missing person cases in the United States. On Saturday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and State Rep. Robin Kelly held a public forum to talk about the crisis.
Illinois elected officials hold virtual summit to discuss funding opportunities
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Illinois elected officials hold virtual summit to discuss funding opportunities
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
What does the return of summer festivals mean for Mayor Lightfoot's re-election chances?
A long-awaited return to a pre-pandemic normal could have a drastic impact on local and statewide elections. FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery weighs in.
A long-awaited return to a pre-pandemic normal could have a drastic impact on local and statewide elections. FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery weighs in.