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.
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.