Lightfoot, Brown call for accountability to combat violence: 'More serious consequences for violent people'
'SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES': Lightfoot and Brown agree that more must be done within the judicial system to keep violent offenders off the streets.
'SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES': Lightfoot and Brown agree that more must be done within the judicial system to keep violent offenders off the streets.
Lightfoot says 'we must respect the jury's decision' after Kyle Rittenhouse verdict
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also said, "no one should ever take the law into their own hands" and "What Kyle Rittenhouse did was reckless, dangerous, and showed an utter disregard for human life."
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also said, "no one should ever take the law into their own hands" and "What Kyle Rittenhouse did was reckless, dangerous, and showed an utter disregard for human life."
Lightfoot's pick to lead COPA apologizes for report that recommended Officer French be suspended
"I have profound regret and sadness that the work of our agency has in any way hurt the French family and those who mourn her and I will work steadfastly to ensure a situation like this never happens again," Andrea Kersten said.
"I have profound regret and sadness that the work of our agency has in any way hurt the French family and those who mourn her and I will work steadfastly to ensure a situation like this never happens again," Andrea Kersten said.
Interim COPA chief apologizes to family of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s pick to lead COPA has issued an apology following the release of a report in which the police board recommended disciplinary measures for fallen Officer Ella French.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s pick to lead COPA has issued an apology following the release of a report in which the police board recommended disciplinary measures for fallen Officer Ella French.
Lightfoot celebrates two-year anniversary of INVEST South/West with 3 new projects
Mayor Lori Lightfoot celebrated the two-year anniversary of her project INVEST South/West, which aims to revitalize 10 disadvantaged communities on the city's South and West sides.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot celebrated the two-year anniversary of her project INVEST South/West, which aims to revitalize 10 disadvantaged communities on the city's South and West sides.
Lightfoot celebrates two-year anniversary of INVEST South/West project
Mayor Lori Lightfoot celebrated the two-year anniversary of her project INVEST South/West, which aims to revitalize 10 disadvantaged communities on the city's South and West sides.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot celebrated the two-year anniversary of her project INVEST South/West, which aims to revitalize 10 disadvantaged communities on the city's South and West sides.
City Council approves $3 million in police settlements, delays nomination of COPA Chief
It was a busy day at City Hall Wednesday as more taxpayer money was handed over to alleged victims of police misconduct.
It was a busy day at City Hall Wednesday as more taxpayer money was handed over to alleged victims of police misconduct.
Lightfoot responds to Catanzara's plans to run for Chicago mayor
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a simple response Wednesday to John Catanzara's plans to run for mayor of Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a simple response Wednesday to John Catanzara's plans to run for mayor of Chicago.
20 Chicago aldermen 'vehemently oppose' Lightfoot's pick to lead COPA
Twenty Chicago aldermen are outraged over the mayor's choice to lead the city’s civilian police watchdog group.
Twenty Chicago aldermen are outraged over the mayor's choice to lead the city’s civilian police watchdog group.
Chicago poll shows Catanzara getting 24-percent in race against Mayor Lightfoot
Chicago police union president John Catanzara says he plans on running for mayor. So how would he matchup with Lori Lightfoot? A new poll has the answer.
Chicago police union president John Catanzara says he plans on running for mayor. So how would he matchup with Lori Lightfoot? A new poll has the answer.
Chicago aldermen furious over mayor's pick to lead COPA
Twenty Chicago aldermen are outraged over the mayor's choice to lead the city?s civilian police watchdog group.
Twenty Chicago aldermen are outraged over the mayor's choice to lead the city?s civilian police watchdog group.
Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows who would win between Lightfoot, Catanzara
Chicago police union president John Catanzara says he plans on running for mayor. So how would he matchup with Lori Lightfoot? A new poll has the answer.
Chicago police union president John Catanzara says he plans on running for mayor. So how would he matchup with Lori Lightfoot? A new poll has the answer.
New poll shows who would win between Lightfoot, Catanzara in Chicago mayoral election
Chicago police union president John Catanzara says he plans on running for mayor. So how would he matchup with Lori Lightfoot? A new poll has the answer.
Chicago police union president John Catanzara says he plans on running for mayor. So how would he matchup with Lori Lightfoot? A new poll has the answer.
'Don't ruin my office, I'm coming for the keys' says Chicago police union prez to Mayor Lori Lightfoot
“Don't ruin my office. I'm coming for the keys,” John Catanzara said when asked if he has a message for the current mayor, Lori Lightfoot.
“Don't ruin my office. I'm coming for the keys,” John Catanzara said when asked if he has a message for the current mayor, Lori Lightfoot.
Adam Toledo's family to meet with McDonald's CEO after controversial texts he sent to Lightfoot
The family of Adam Toledo will meet with the McDonald’s CEO after he made controversial comments about Toledo’s death.
The family of Adam Toledo will meet with the McDonald’s CEO after he made controversial comments about Toledo’s death.
CPS closed Friday for 'Vaccine Awareness Day'
Chicago Public Schools and the city teamed up on Friday to make it easier to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago Public Schools and the city teamed up on Friday to make it easier to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Lightfoot, Pritzker honor veterans at Soldier Field
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other community members held a special event at Soldier Field Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other community members held a special event at Soldier Field Thursday.
Southeast Side advocates call on mayor to deny General Iron permit
Community advocates on the Southeast Side held a town hall meeting in Thursday morning in regards to the pending General Iron permit.
Community advocates on the Southeast Side held a town hall meeting in Thursday morning in regards to the pending General Iron permit.
Cook County judge blocks vaccine mandate for Chicago police union
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can ? for now ? skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can ? for now ? skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
Pritzker signs order making gun violence a public health crisis
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has declared gun violence a public health crisis, saying $250 million in state and federal money will be directed toward the issue.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has declared gun violence a public health crisis, saying $250 million in state and federal money will be directed toward the issue.