Chicago firefighters ordered to comply with Lightfoot's vaccine mandate
An arbitrator has ruled that several unions representing Chicago firefighters and other city employees must follow Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
An arbitrator has ruled that several unions representing Chicago firefighters and other city employees must follow Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
5 proposals heard for Chicago's first casino
The casino is expected to generate about $1 billion annually.
The casino is expected to generate about $1 billion annually.
City officials hear 5 proposals for Chicago's first casino
Bidders for Chicago's first casino are showing their cards, and how they can deliver the biggest economic payout.
Bidders for Chicago's first casino are showing their cards, and how they can deliver the biggest economic payout.
Lightfoot, other mayors under fire as crime plagues Chicago, New York, Philadelphia
Mayor Lightfoot and others are raising eyebrows with their responses to the rising crime plaguing major cities like Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia.
Mayor Lightfoot and others are raising eyebrows with their responses to the rising crime plaguing major cities like Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia.
Sports betting at Chicago stadiums gets OK from City Council committee
After furious lobbying behind the scenes and a clash of the titans in public, a joint City Council committee agreed Monday to lift the Chicago ban on sports betting to allow sportsbooks in and around five stadiums.
After furious lobbying behind the scenes and a clash of the titans in public, a joint City Council committee agreed Monday to lift the Chicago ban on sports betting to allow sportsbooks in and around five stadiums.
Chicago car dealership owner blasts Lightfoot after brazen daytime robbery
While Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot presides over a crime surge in Chicago, the owner of an exotic car dealership in the city said he's had "enough" after smash-and-grab thieves struck his business in a brazen daytime robbery.
While Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot presides over a crime surge in Chicago, the owner of an exotic car dealership in the city said he's had "enough" after smash-and-grab thieves struck his business in a brazen daytime robbery.
Anjanette Young case: $2.9 million settlement expected in botched Chicago police raid
A Chicago City Council committee on Monday recommended paying $2.9 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home in 2019.
A Chicago City Council committee on Monday recommended paying $2.9 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home in 2019.
Chicago expected to pay Anjanette Young millions over botched police raid
A Chicago City Council committee on Monday recommended paying $2.9 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home in 2019.
A Chicago City Council committee on Monday recommended paying $2.9 million to a woman who was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home in 2019.
Chicago car dealership owner blasts Lightfoot after brazen daytime robbery: We're at a 'boiling point'
'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH': Joe Perillo, the owner of Gold Coast Exotic Motor Cars, said he voted for Chicago Mayor Lightfoot in 2019 but won't support her again.
'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH': Joe Perillo, the owner of Gold Coast Exotic Motor Cars, said he voted for Chicago Mayor Lightfoot in 2019 but won't support her again.
Anjanette Young raid: Lawsuit over botched CPD raid could be settled next week
City Council members on the Finance Committee will consider settling the lawsuit brought by Anjanette Young, who was left naked and pleading for clothes and help during a botched CPD raid.
City Council members on the Finance Committee will consider settling the lawsuit brought by Anjanette Young, who was left naked and pleading for clothes and help during a botched CPD raid.
Lightfoot under fire for suggesting retail stores increase security to prevent smash-and-grabs
"Some of the retailers downtown and [on] Michigan Avenue, I will tell you, I am disappointed that they are not doing more to take safety and make it a priority."
"Some of the retailers downtown and [on] Michigan Avenue, I will tell you, I am disappointed that they are not doing more to take safety and make it a priority."
Chicago retailers demand action as smash-and-grabs surge
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is under fire for her comments, saying stores aren't doing enough.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is under fire for her comments, saying stores aren't doing enough.
Chicago aldermen come out against Wrigley Field sportsbook
Chicago aldermen are pushing to shut down a plan that would allow sports betting at Wrigley Field.
Chicago aldermen are pushing to shut down a plan that would allow sports betting at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Ald. fighting for release of report on Little Village implosion that covered community in dust
A Chicago alderman is fighting for the city to release its report on the Little Village implosion that covered the community in dust.
A Chicago alderman is fighting for the city to release its report on the Little Village implosion that covered the community in dust.
Lightfoot calls out retailers after recent surge in smash-and-grabs
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is under fire for her comments saying stores aren't doing enough to prevent smash-and-grabs.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is under fire for her comments saying stores aren't doing enough to prevent smash-and-grabs.
Father Pfleger condemns lack of repercussions for Chicago criminals
Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church talks about the factors contributing to Chicago's rash of gun violence and how to go about correcting the city's lawlessness.
Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church talks about the factors contributing to Chicago's rash of gun violence and how to go about correcting the city's lawlessness.
Lightfoot announces $1 billion toward affordable housing in Chicago
Chicago leaders are making the biggest investment in affordable housing in the city's history.
Chicago leaders are making the biggest investment in affordable housing in the city's history.
Chicago police commander slams leadership in resignation letter: 'Disdain' and 'lack of respect'
Former Chicago police commander Melvin Roman condemned leadership in a resignation letter handed in Wednesday, months after he was demoted following protests outside of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home that blocked traffic.
Former Chicago police commander Melvin Roman condemned leadership in a resignation letter handed in Wednesday, months after he was demoted following protests outside of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home that blocked traffic.
Black, Hispanic members of City Council disagree over new ward boundaries
A proposed new ward map backed by a majority of Chicago City Council members was finally released Wednesday, but serious disagreements remain between Black and Hispanic members.
A proposed new ward map backed by a majority of Chicago City Council members was finally released Wednesday, but serious disagreements remain between Black and Hispanic members.
City dismisses vaccine mandate lawsuit against FOP Lodge 7
The city of Chicago has dismissed their lawsuit against Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 over the vaccine mandate.
The city of Chicago has dismissed their lawsuit against Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 over the vaccine mandate.