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.
Lightfoot announces return of summer events across the city
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Choose Chicago and Chicago’s cultural community announced on Wednesday "Open Culture" - the next phase of Open Chicago, which includes the return of summer events across the city.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Choose Chicago and Chicago’s cultural community announced on Wednesday "Open Culture" - the next phase of Open Chicago, which includes the return of summer events across the city.
Chicago loosens COVID-19 restrictions, reopens United Center to fans
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the return of festivals and the reopening of the United Center to Blackhawks and Bulls fans, a promising sign of the city's bounce back from the pandemic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the return of festivals and the reopening of the United Center to Blackhawks and Bulls fans, a promising sign of the city's bounce back from the pandemic.
Bronzeville Winery to open on Chicago's South Side: 'More than just a restaurant'
The new Black-owned business is being made possible by a grant from the city to help minorities launch their own businesses.
The new Black-owned business is being made possible by a grant from the city to help minorities launch their own businesses.
Lightfoot unveils 5-year, $3.7B infrastructure plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched her "Chicago Works" jobs and infrastructure plan Monday, including over $600 million of infrastructure updates this year reaching every corner of the city.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched her "Chicago Works" jobs and infrastructure plan Monday, including over $600 million of infrastructure updates this year reaching every corner of the city.
Lightfoot announces city accepting casino resort bids from potential developers
Chicago is accepting proposals from potential developers for the city's first?casino and resort, officials announced on Thursday.
Chicago is accepting proposals from potential developers for the city's first?casino and resort, officials announced on Thursday.