Chicago murder victim's mom urges action on crime crisis, calls on Pritzker to declare emergency
She's calling on Gov. J. B. Pritzker to declare a gun violence state-of-emergency in Chicago.
She's calling on Gov. J. B. Pritzker to declare a gun violence state-of-emergency in Chicago.
Biden sending 'strike force' to Chicago to help curb spike in violent crime
President Biden's "strike force," meant to help curb crime in Chicago is expected to come to the Windy City "relatively soon," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
President Biden's "strike force," meant to help curb crime in Chicago is expected to come to the Windy City "relatively soon," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Owner of General Iron sues city for $100 million — again — over delayed permit
The owner of General Iron has filed another complaint against the city Friday — this time in state court — to get a permit in a new location.
The owner of General Iron has filed another complaint against the city Friday — this time in state court — to get a permit in a new location.
Chicago police union president says contract deal reached, Lightfoot denies that
There was word Friday of a possible contract deal between Chicago and its thousands of patrol officers.
There was word Friday of a possible contract deal between Chicago and its thousands of patrol officers.
FOP President John Catanzara says contract deal reached
There was word Friday of a possible contract deal between Chicago and its thousands of patrol officers.
There was word Friday of a possible contract deal between Chicago and its thousands of patrol officers.
Lightfoot under fire for allowing 2 top deputies to vacation leading up to violent July 4th weekend
"She allowed her staff to go on vacation (just) days and the week before what is traditionally the most dangerous weekend in the city of Chicago – is outrageous. It shows there's a complete lack of commitment toward addressing the violence," said Alderman Ray Lopez.
"She allowed her staff to go on vacation (just) days and the week before what is traditionally the most dangerous weekend in the city of Chicago – is outrageous. It shows there's a complete lack of commitment toward addressing the violence," said Alderman Ray Lopez.
Lightfoot aides went on vacation leading up to bloody July 4th weekend
Critics are aiming fire at Mayor Lori Lightfoot and two top deputies who went on vacation in the days leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, which was the deadliest weekend this year in Chicago.
Critics are aiming fire at Mayor Lori Lightfoot and two top deputies who went on vacation in the days leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, which was the deadliest weekend this year in Chicago.
Lightfoot launches first Summer Kickback Series with programs for Chicago teens
Chicago's first-ever Summer Kickback Series begins Friday.
Chicago's first-ever Summer Kickback Series begins Friday.
Gunfire plaguing Chicago expressways
From January until July 7 of this year, there have been 119 shootings on expressways. In 2020, the total number of expressway shootings was 128.
From January until July 7 of this year, there have been 119 shootings on expressways. In 2020, the total number of expressway shootings was 128.
UChicago student calls out Lightfoot's 'blatant lie' about crime following classmate's death
A University of Chicago student called out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday for her "blatant lie" regarding violent crime in the city just days after a fellow classmate was shot and killed by a stray bullet while commuting home from an internship.
A University of Chicago student called out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday for her "blatant lie" regarding violent crime in the city just days after a fellow classmate was shot and killed by a stray bullet while commuting home from an internship.
Divvy adds 100 new stations around Chicago
Divvy is adding 107 stations across Chicago, city officials announced Thursday.
Divvy is adding 107 stations across Chicago, city officials announced Thursday.
Chicago activists urge Gov. Pritzker to issue state of emergency over rising violence
Chicago activists say Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown cannot handle the violence alone. Chicago residents say "we need change."
Chicago activists say Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown cannot handle the violence alone. Chicago residents say "we need change."
President Biden visits red part of state ? Crystal Lake, Illinois
President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited McHenry County to win Republican support for the "Build Back Better" agenda.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited McHenry County to win Republican support for the "Build Back Better" agenda.
New photos show guns found in Chicago hotel room overlooking Navy Pier
A new photo has been released that shows the guns that were allegedly found to be in the possession of an Iowa man who booked a hotel room overlooking Ohio Street Beach and Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.
A new photo has been released that shows the guns that were allegedly found to be in the possession of an Iowa man who booked a hotel room overlooking Ohio Street Beach and Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.
Mayor Lightfoot greets President Biden at O'Hare Airport
President Joe Biden met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday at O'Hare International Airport, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation?s third most populous city.
President Joe Biden met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday at O'Hare International Airport, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation?s third most populous city.
Fr. Pfleger calls on Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois
Father Michael Pfleger called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois Wednesday.
Father Michael Pfleger called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois Wednesday.
Lightfoot greets Biden at O'Hare amid surge in Chicago gun violence
President Joe Biden briefly met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation’s third most populous city.
President Joe Biden briefly met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation’s third most populous city.
Chicago alderman demands Mayor Lightfoot fire top cop David Brown as violence surges
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.
Cops are 'doing their part in protecting the people of Chicago,' Supt. Brown says
Top cop David Brown says do not blame his department for what was likely the most violent holiday weekend in Chicago history.
Top cop David Brown says do not blame his department for what was likely the most violent holiday weekend in Chicago history.
Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez demands Mayor Lightfoot fire top cop David Brown
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.