Chicagoans enjoying first mask-free holiday weekend in more than a year
Around Chicago, people were out grilling and seeing friends they haven't seen for a year as people celebrated the first holiday without mask requirements for those who are vaccinated
Around Chicago, people were out grilling and seeing friends they haven't seen for a year as people celebrated the first holiday without mask requirements for those who are vaccinated
Lightfoot unveils plans to honor Jean Baptiste Point DuSable
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new plan to honor Jean Baptiste Point DuSable.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new plan to honor Jean Baptiste Point DuSable.
Lightfoot pushing to replace Chicago's lead water pipes as part of Biden plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing efforts to make sure everyone in Chicago and surrounding communities has access to clean drinking water.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing efforts to make sure everyone in Chicago and surrounding communities has access to clean drinking water.
Lightfoot pushing to replace Chicago's lead water pipes
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing efforts to make sure everyone in Chicago and surrounding communities has access to clean drinking water.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing efforts to make sure everyone in Chicago and surrounding communities has access to clean drinking water.
Mayor Lightfoot sued for only giving anniversary interviews to journalists of color
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing a lawsuit after her controversial announcement to only give interviews to journalists of color.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing a lawsuit after her controversial announcement to only give interviews to journalists of color.
Lightfoot wants to ban alcohol sales at stores in Chicago after 10 p.m.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling liquor at stores after 10 p.m. is a public safety issue.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling liquor at stores after 10 p.m. is a public safety issue.
Chicago implements new foot pursuit policy for police
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department announced a new foot pursuit policy that puts first the safety of officers, any suspects involved and the general public.
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department announced a new foot pursuit policy that puts first the safety of officers, any suspects involved and the general public.
Lightfoot unveils broad relief package for Chicago businesses, consumers
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a package of ordinances on Wednesday designed to jumpstart recovery for Chicago businesses, workers and consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lightfoot to unveil restaurant relief package at city council meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to unveil a restaurant coronavirus relief package at Wednesday's city council meeting.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to unveil a restaurant coronavirus relief package at Wednesday's city council meeting.
Lightfoot recommends 7-member council of Chicagoans to oversee Chicago Police Department
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday released details about her independent civilian police oversight plan.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday released details about her independent civilian police oversight plan.
Lightfoot announces $80 million in rental assistance
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Housing are announcing a new program for families struggling to pay rent.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Housing are announcing a new program for families struggling to pay rent.
Lori Lightfoot announces $80 million in rental assistance
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a third round of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on the Southwest Side on Monday.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a third round of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on the Southwest Side on Monday.
Lori Lightfoot announces $80 million in rental assistance
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a third round of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on the Southwest Side on Monday.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a third round of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on the Southwest Side on Monday.
Tulsi Gabbard calls on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to resign for 'anti-Whiteness'
"Mayor Lightfoot's blatant anti-white racism is abhorrent," former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard wrote.
"Mayor Lightfoot's blatant anti-white racism is abhorrent," former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard wrote.
Protesters gather at Mayor Lightfoot's home as she marks 2 years in office
Mayor Lightfoot is facing mounting criticism from many sides, as more than 300 protesters took over Wrightwood Avenue Thursday evening.
Mayor Lightfoot is facing mounting criticism from many sides, as more than 300 protesters took over Wrightwood Avenue Thursday evening.
Lightfoot reflects on halfway point of mayoral term
Lori Lightfoot had her work cut out for her when she became mayor of Chicago in 2019, running as a progressive Democrat and outsider who would bring big change to City Hall.
Lori Lightfoot had her work cut out for her when she became mayor of Chicago in 2019, running as a progressive Democrat and outsider who would bring big change to City Hall.
Lightfoot slams 'overwhelming whiteness' of Chicago press, defends only speaking to reporters of color
Upon the two-year anniversary of her election, Lightfoot has drawn outrage after White journalists were told by her press office that they couldn't interview her one-on-one because of their skin color.
Upon the two-year anniversary of her election, Lightfoot has drawn outrage after White journalists were told by her press office that they couldn't interview her one-on-one because of their skin color.
66% of Chicago police chases in 2019 ended in crashes; policy went unchanged until late 2020, emails show
“In the last 5 years, the city has paid out almost $50 million in litigation related to police pursuits, and this does not account for damage to police vehicles, lost time due to injuries on duty, etc.,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot wrote Brown on April 16 last year, about a week before his swearing-in.
“In the last 5 years, the city has paid out almost $50 million in litigation related to police pursuits, and this does not account for damage to police vehicles, lost time due to injuries on duty, etc.,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot wrote Brown on April 16 last year, about a week before his swearing-in.
EPA orders Lightfoot to halt General Iron's permit for facility on southeast side of Chicago
The Chief of the Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Mayor Lori Lightfoot to halt General Iron's permit for a facility on the southeast side.
The Chief of the Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Mayor Lori Lightfoot to halt General Iron's permit for a facility on the southeast side.
Aldermen want Lightfoot to be transparent on spending of federal funds
Chicago aldermen are demanding Mayor Lori Lightfoot start spending money from the American Rescue Plan to help communities most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago aldermen are demanding Mayor Lori Lightfoot start spending money from the American Rescue Plan to help communities most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.