Chicago budget address: Lightfoot proposes hundreds of millions of dollars for public safety
Mayor Lightfoot is using federal coronavirus relief funds to postpone difficult decisions the city would otherwise face, while spending $200 million more on police, $135 million on violence prevention and $86 million more on mental health treatment.
Mayor Lightfoot is using federal coronavirus relief funds to postpone difficult decisions the city would otherwise face, while spending $200 million more on police, $135 million on violence prevention and $86 million more on mental health treatment.
Lightfoot proposes 2022 Chicago budget without a property tax increase
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled Chicago's 2022 budget proposal at city hall on Monday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled Chicago's 2022 budget proposal at city hall on Monday.
Chicago Sky owner fined for attempting to obtain gambling license
The owner of the Chicago Sky is facing a large fine for apparently trying to obtain a gambling license.
The owner of the Chicago Sky is facing a large fine for apparently trying to obtain a gambling license.
New CEO for Chicago Public Schools expected to be named Wednesday
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Chicago ordinance that would allow city to sue gangs hits road bump
"For the people who are critics, what I'd like to do is ask them to walk the streets of places like West Garfield Park, Austin, Roseland, other neighborhoods, Englewood, across our city, where our people are afraid to come out of their homes," Lightfoot said.
"For the people who are critics, what I'd like to do is ask them to walk the streets of places like West Garfield Park, Austin, Roseland, other neighborhoods, Englewood, across our city, where our people are afraid to come out of their homes," Lightfoot said.
Proposed ordinance to sue Chicago gangs hits a snag
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's new ordinance to take gangs to court hit a snag on Tuesday.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's new ordinance to take gangs to court hit a snag on Tuesday.
Chicago City Council approves new contract for CPD
Chicago police have their first new contract in four years.
Chicago police have their first new contract in four years.
Attorney weighs in on Lightfoot's plan to sue Chicago gang members
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Chicago attorney Antonio Romanucci.
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Chicago attorney Antonio Romanucci.
Lightfoot introduces plan to sue gang members
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday introduced her plan to sue gang members and seize their assets.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday introduced her plan to sue gang members and seize their assets.
Chicago City Council approves police contract
Chicago police have their first new contract in four years.
Chicago police have their first new contract in four years.
Police voice support for Mayor Lightfoot's plan to sue Chicago gangs in civil court
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot wants to sue gangs
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to sue gangs in order to crack down on the city's surging violence.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to sue gangs in order to crack down on the city's surging violence.
Family of Chicago firefighter injured in mass shooting speaks out
The family of a Chicago firefighter who was critically injured in a mass shooting over the weekend is speaking out.
The family of a Chicago firefighter who was critically injured in a mass shooting over the weekend is speaking out.
Parents protest CPS over safety issues
CPS families took to the streets on Monday in frustration over schools' COVID plans and policies.
CPS families took to the streets on Monday in frustration over schools' COVID plans and policies.
Legal implications of suing Chicago gangs to crack down on violence
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Angela Inzano of the ACLU.
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Angela Inzano of the ACLU.
Gas station owners: City inspectors targeting minorities
Some Arab and Asian American gas station owners claimed on Monday that City of Chicago inspectors are targeting them for racist reasons and shutting them down without any reason or recourse.
Some Arab and Asian American gas station owners claimed on Monday that City of Chicago inspectors are targeting them for racist reasons and shutting them down without any reason or recourse.
CPS families protest over COVID concerns
CPS families were taking to the streets on Monday in frustration over the school's COVID plans and policies.
CPS families were taking to the streets on Monday in frustration over the school's COVID plans and policies.
Off-duty Chicago firefighter critically injured in birthday party mass shooting
The search continues for the gunmen behind a mass shooting outside a birthday party in Chicago this weekend.
The search continues for the gunmen behind a mass shooting outside a birthday party in Chicago this weekend.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to sue Chicago gangs, seize their assets
As Chicago's gang violence spirals out of control, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is coming up with a new plan to fight back.
As Chicago's gang violence spirals out of control, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is coming up with a new plan to fight back.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to sue Chicago gangs
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to hold the gangs accountable by allowing the city to sue the very people who are pulling the trigger.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to hold the gangs accountable by allowing the city to sue the very people who are pulling the trigger.