Lightfoot, Durbin break ground on $2.1B CTA modernization project
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin broke ground Wednesday on the reconstruction of four 100-year-old stations and track structures on CTA's busiest rail line.

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

Lightfoot pushing to replace Chicago's lead water pipes
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing efforts to make sure everyone in Chicago and surrounding communities has access to clean drinking water.

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.

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.

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.

Lori Lightfoot announces $80 million in rental assistance
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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
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a third round of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on the Southwest Side on Monday.

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.