Pritzker speaks on new initiative to curb gun violence
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared gun violence a public health crisis on Monday, saying $250 million in state and federal money will be directed toward the issue over the next three years.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared gun violence a public health crisis on Monday, saying $250 million in state and federal money will be directed toward the issue over the next three years.
Judge: Chicago Police do not have to get vaccinated right now, but do have to report whether they are
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.
Judge denies Chicago workers' bid to halt reporting vaccine status
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by 130 Chicago firefighters and other city employees to temporarily halt enforcement of the city?s requirement that all its workers report whether they?ve received the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being put on no-pay status.
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by 130 Chicago firefighters and other city employees to temporarily halt enforcement of the city?s requirement that all its workers report whether they?ve received the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being put on no-pay status.
Judge denies Chicago workers' request to halt reporting vaccine status
The judge also pointed to a host of problems and shortcomings in the lawsuit, including what he said was a lack of scientific evidence to support the contention that the natural immunity for people who have had the virus is superior to the protection from the vaccine.
The judge also pointed to a host of problems and shortcomings in the lawsuit, including what he said was a lack of scientific evidence to support the contention that the natural immunity for people who have had the virus is superior to the protection from the vaccine.
Push to overturn Lightfoot's vaccine status requirement fails
Chicago alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Chicago alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Not enough support by Chicago alderpeople to overturn Lightfoot's vaccine status requirement
Alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Alderpeople did not get enough support to overturn the mayor's vaccine status requirement Friday.
Chicago embraces universal basic income: See if you qualify
Chicago is launching a universal basic income pilot program.
Chicago is launching a universal basic income pilot program.
‘Dread Head Cowboy’ says he’s calling Lightfoot to testify as character witness at trial
Adam Hollingsworth, better known as the Dread Head Cowboy, is representing himself against a charge of animal cruelty stemming from a horseback ride he took last summer on the Dan Ryan Expressway to raise awareness about violence against youth.
Adam Hollingsworth, better known as the Dread Head Cowboy, is representing himself against a charge of animal cruelty stemming from a horseback ride he took last summer on the Dan Ryan Expressway to raise awareness about violence against youth.
Chicago City Council OKs Mayor Lightfoot's 2022 budget
On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget for next year — a spending plan swollen by a flood of federal coronavirus relief dollars.
On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget for next year — a spending plan swollen by a flood of federal coronavirus relief dollars.
City council approves 2022 budget
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot led a campaign-style event downtown Wednesday to mark the formal passage of a new city budget.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot led a campaign-style event downtown Wednesday to mark the formal passage of a new city budget.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot responds to survey that suggests she'll face re-election trouble
On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked about a recent voter opinion survey that suggested nearly half of city voters oppose her re-election.
On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked about a recent voter opinion survey that suggested nearly half of city voters oppose her re-election.
Chicago City Council approves 2022 budget
On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget for next year ? a spending plan swollen by a flood of federal coronavirus relief dollars.
On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget for next year ? a spending plan swollen by a flood of federal coronavirus relief dollars.
Lightfoot greeted by barrage of 'deafening' boos at Loop fundraiser
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was booed off the stage at a fundraiser in the Loop on Sunday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was booed off the stage at a fundraiser in the Loop on Sunday.
Lightfoot greeted with barrage of 'deafening' boos at Loop fundraiser
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was booed off the stage at a fundraiser in the Loop on Sunday. STRONG LANGUAGE: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED (Video Credit: the312conserva1/Twitter)
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was booed off the stage at a fundraiser in the Loop on Sunday. STRONG LANGUAGE: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED (Video Credit: the312conserva1/Twitter)
Civic Federation urges Lightfoot to fight to keep Bears in Chicago
Laurence Msall, president of the Civic Federation, talks about why he thinks Mayor Lori Lightfoot should make every effort possible to keep the Bears in the Windy City.
Laurence Msall, president of the Civic Federation, talks about why he thinks Mayor Lori Lightfoot should make every effort possible to keep the Bears in the Windy City.
Woman gets 10 years for kidnapping plot against woman who dated cop in Lightfoot’s security detail
A woman who prosecutors once accused of plotting to hire a hitman to kill a romantic rival she believed was dating a Chicago police officer assigned to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s security detail has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty last week to a lesser charge.
A woman who prosecutors once accused of plotting to hire a hitman to kill a romantic rival she believed was dating a Chicago police officer assigned to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s security detail has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty last week to a lesser charge.
Chicago police union protest: 1,000 cops expected, only a few dozen showed up
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
Father Michael Pfleger: John Catanzara 'is a dangerous man'
Amid the back and forth between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s police union, Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church is now weighing in.
Amid the back and forth between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s police union, Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church is now weighing in.
Vaccine protest fizzles: Chicago police union's call for 1,000 officers to attend receives lackluster response
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
Chicago police union asks for a thousand attendees at anti-COVID mandate rally, but turnout is smaller
“If it's about stopping the spread, then let's test every day you go to work. Not just once a week or twice a week. They said no on face value. So who's full of crap here?” asked Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Union president John Catanzara.
“If it's about stopping the spread, then let's test every day you go to work. Not just once a week or twice a week. They said no on face value. So who's full of crap here?” asked Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Union president John Catanzara.