Lightfoot declares state of emergency amid Chicago migrant crisis
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Chicago prosecutor quits with blistering letter on crime: 'I will not raise my son here'
A 20-year veteran Chicago prosecutor quit his job and wrote a blistering letter to his colleagues on his way out Friday, blasting the city's "stupid" leaders and declaring they set the city "on a course to disaster."
A 20-year veteran Chicago prosecutor quit his job and wrote a blistering letter to his colleagues on his way out Friday, blasting the city's "stupid" leaders and declaring they set the city "on a course to disaster."
Lightfoot declares emergency after surge in migrant arrivals to Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a Declaration of Emergency Tuesday after an influx of migrants arrived in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a Declaration of Emergency Tuesday after an influx of migrants arrived in Chicago.
Lightfoot bids farewell to Chicago
In an emotional farewell address, Chicago?Mayor?Lori Lightfoot choked up at times.
In an emotional farewell address, Chicago?Mayor?Lori Lightfoot choked up at times.
Lightfoot reflects on tenure, takes aim at critics in emotional farewell speech
The mayor also mocked the many critics of her personal style, including a number of former allies who broke with her after enduring what they called “foul-mouthed abuse." She called it a ridiculous obsession.
The mayor also mocked the many critics of her personal style, including a number of former allies who broke with her after enduring what they called “foul-mouthed abuse." She called it a ridiculous obsession.
Emotional farewell address: Mayor Lightfoot reflects on four years of progress in Chicago
In an emotional farewell address, Chicago?Mayor?Lori Lightfoot choked up at times. The mayor asserted her four years have changed Chicago for the better.
In an emotional farewell address, Chicago?Mayor?Lori Lightfoot choked up at times. The mayor asserted her four years have changed Chicago for the better.
Lightfoot prepares farewell address as Johnson reveals inauguration plans
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will deliver a farewell address Monday after a rollercoaster four years in the mayoral office.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will deliver a farewell address Monday after a rollercoaster four years in the mayoral office.
Venezuelan migrant shares harrowing journey to Chicago for better life
The woman said she walked through the jungle, many hours each day with her kids on a very difficult journey and is here to find a higher quality of life, to work and help her family members who remain in Venezuela.
The woman said she walked through the jungle, many hours each day with her kids on a very difficult journey and is here to find a higher quality of life, to work and help her family members who remain in Venezuela.
Chicago summit brings together over 450 businesses, majority led by women and founders of color
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
Chicago summit brings together over 450 businesses, majority led by women and founders of color
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
City to host meeting for South Shore migrant shelter
The Chicago Mayor's Office is preparing to to discuss plans to house migrants at the old South Shore High School.
The Chicago Mayor's Office is preparing to to discuss plans to house migrants at the old South Shore High School.
Chicago shelters overwhelmed as more migrant buses may be on the way
Just two days after Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott asking him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, it’s possible that more buses are already on the way.
Just two days after Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott asking him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, it’s possible that more buses are already on the way.
With Chicago migrant shelters at capacity, community members pitch in
The city of Chicago is calling on the community to help arriving asylum seekers.
The city of Chicago is calling on the community to help arriving asylum seekers.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Lightfoot, Abbott go toe-to-toe in second round of sparring over migrants
It's round two in a battle between Chicago's mayor and the governor of Texas. Busloads of migrants will be arriving in Chicago, even though Lori Lightfoot says the city's resources are tapped out.
It's round two in a battle between Chicago's mayor and the governor of Texas. Busloads of migrants will be arriving in Chicago, even though Lori Lightfoot says the city's resources are tapped out.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
What's next for Chicago as it deals with mass influx of migrants?
Karina Ayala Bermejo from Instituto Del Progreso Latino talks about the clash between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the toll it is taking on human lives in Chicago.
Karina Ayala Bermejo from Instituto Del Progreso Latino talks about the clash between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the toll it is taking on human lives in Chicago.
Chicago, Texas clash over migrants: 'Shameful but sadly expected'
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott sparred on Twitter Monday.
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott sparred on Twitter Monday.
Chicago, Texas clash over migrants: 'Shameful but sadly expected'
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are sparring again on Twitter.
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are sparring again on Twitter.
Lightfoot to Texas Governor: 'Stop the inhumane, dangerous bussing of migrants to Chicago'
Outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday urging him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, saying the immigration problem is a national crisis that can?t be pushed from city to city.
Outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday urging him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, saying the immigration problem is a national crisis that can?t be pushed from city to city.