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.
Lightfoot to Texas Governor: 'Stop the inhumane, dangerous bussing of migrants to Chicago'
The letter said that Texas is planning to resume sending busloads of migrants from Texas to other parts of the country -- including Chicago -- next week.
The letter said that Texas is planning to resume sending busloads of migrants from Texas to other parts of the country -- including Chicago -- next week.
Three new libraries headed to the South and West sides
The libraries in Back of the Yards and Humboldt Park will include residential and commercial spaces as a part of the city’s Invest South/West initiative.
The libraries in Back of the Yards and Humboldt Park will include residential and commercial spaces as a part of the city’s Invest South/West initiative.
Lightfoot to recognize individuals, groups who have made a positive impact in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recognized individuals and groups on Tuesday who have made a positive impact in the city.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recognized individuals and groups on Tuesday who have made a positive impact in the city.
Lightfoot to recognize individuals, group who have made a positive impact in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be recognizing individuals and groups on Tuesday who have made a positive impact in our city.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be recognizing individuals and groups on Tuesday who have made a positive impact in our city.
Chicago Fire breaks ground on new training facility despite disapproval from residents
The Chicago Fire Football Club broke ground Tuesday on a new training facility in the Roosevelt Square neighborhood.
The Chicago Fire Football Club broke ground Tuesday on a new training facility in the Roosevelt Square neighborhood.
City leaders take to Chicago parks, open spaces to volunteer for Earth Day
Earth Day activities were held across the Chicago area on Saturday and the mission for a lot of groups is a simple one.
Earth Day activities were held across the Chicago area on Saturday and the mission for a lot of groups is a simple one.
City leaders take to Chicago parks, open spaces to volunteer for Earth Day
Earth Day activities were held across the Chicago area on Saturday and the mission for a lot of groups is a simple one.
Earth Day activities were held across the Chicago area on Saturday and the mission for a lot of groups is a simple one.
Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion online
The fake Twitter accounts, one which impersonated Mayor Lightfoot and another that announced the closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, come as Elon Musk strips away verified badges from users who have not signed up and paid for Twitter Blue.
The fake Twitter accounts, one which impersonated Mayor Lightfoot and another that announced the closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, come as Elon Musk strips away verified badges from users who have not signed up and paid for Twitter Blue.
Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion online
A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed the Twitter accounts were fake and that the city is working with Twitter to rectify the problem.
A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed the Twitter accounts were fake and that the city is working with Twitter to rectify the problem.
Lightfoot urges Democrats to 'speak the truth' on violent crime amid spike
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now calling on Democrat mayors to "speak the truth" on violent crime in their cities amid the spike in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now calling on Democrat mayors to "speak the truth" on violent crime in their cities amid the spike in Chicago.
Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, along with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation, were targeted by fake Twitter accounts on Friday announcing the false closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, along with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation, were targeted by fake Twitter accounts on Friday announcing the false closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Lightfoot urges Democrats to 'speak the truth' on violent crime amid spike
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now calling on Democrat mayors to "speak the truth" on violent crime in their cities amid the spike in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now calling on Democrat mayors to "speak the truth" on violent crime in their cities amid the spike in Chicago.
Good Samaritan who helped couple beaten by teen mob sends message to Lightfoot
Lenora Dennis, who witnessed the chaos first hand, took issue with Mayor Lightfoot's response.
Lenora Dennis, who witnessed the chaos first hand, took issue with Mayor Lightfoot's response.
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Carter plans to retire on Johnson's first day as mayor
Interim Superintendent Eric M. Carter of the Chicago Police Department announced his plans to retire Thursday afternoon.
Interim Superintendent Eric M. Carter of the Chicago Police Department announced his plans to retire Thursday afternoon.
Brandon Johnson in Springfield says 'demonizing children is wrong' after Chicago chaos
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson said the teenagers who rampaged through downtown Chicago last weekend deserve sympathy as much as punishment.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson said the teenagers who rampaged through downtown Chicago last weekend deserve sympathy as much as punishment.
Lightfoot leads final City Council meeting as downtown chaos concerns mount
Mayor Lori Lightfoot presided over her last City Council meeting on Wednesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot presided over her last City Council meeting on Wednesday.
Mayor Lightfoot leads final City Council meeting as concerns mount over downtown destruction
It’s a time of transition in the Mayor’s office, Chicago Police Department and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC). But public safety cannot wait for these changes in leadership.
It’s a time of transition in the Mayor’s office, Chicago Police Department and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC). But public safety cannot wait for these changes in leadership.
Mayor Lightfoot attends final City Council meeting as concerns mount over downtown destruction
Mayor Lori Lightfoot led her final City Council meeting Wednesday as aldermen voice concerns over last weekend's chaos downtown.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot led her final City Council meeting Wednesday as aldermen voice concerns over last weekend's chaos downtown.