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.
Chicago was well prepared for unrest had Chauvin verdict been different
"We are ready to arrest and bring to prosecution anyone who would dare take the dreams of our small businesses by looting," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had said. "Don’t test us because we are ready."
"We are ready to arrest and bring to prosecution anyone who would dare take the dreams of our small businesses by looting," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had said. "Don’t test us because we are ready."
Chicago cops may soon need permission before chasing a suspect on foot
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is considering a momentous change to Chicago police procedure: requiring officers to get a supervisor’s permission before beginning a foot chase. This comes after the shooting of Adam Toledo.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is considering a momentous change to Chicago police procedure: requiring officers to get a supervisor’s permission before beginning a foot chase. This comes after the shooting of Adam Toledo.
Lightfoot throws Chicago police 'under bus,' fails to call out gang violence, alderman says
While Chicago struggles to grapple with its crime increase, Chicago’s 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez told "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has thrown police "under the bus" and failed to call out gang violence.
While Chicago struggles to grapple with its crime increase, Chicago’s 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez told "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has thrown police "under the bus" and failed to call out gang violence.
Latino groups ask Justice Department to investigate Adam Toledo shooting
The only way for 13-year-old Adam Toledo to get justice, activists say, is with a federal probe into the Chicago police officer who shot him during a foot chase down a darkened alley.
The only way for 13-year-old Adam Toledo to get justice, activists say, is with a federal probe into the Chicago police officer who shot him during a foot chase down a darkened alley.
Lightfoot responds to 'false' and 'salacious' rumors
On Monday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot doubled down on her denial of weekend rumors that she would soon resign.
On Monday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot doubled down on her denial of weekend rumors that she would soon resign.
Pritzker activates National Guard for Chicago ahead of Derek Chauvin verdict
Members of the Illinois National Guard will begin deploying to Chicago on Tuesday as a verdict is expected soon in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Members of the Illinois National Guard will begin deploying to Chicago on Tuesday as a verdict is expected soon in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Lightfoot, Toledo family call for protesters to 'express themselves peacefully' ahead of video release
Hours ahead of the video release showing Chicago police shooting 13-year-old Adam Toledo, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the boy's family called for peaceful demonstrations in a joint statement Thursday.
Hours ahead of the video release showing Chicago police shooting 13-year-old Adam Toledo, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the boy's family called for peaceful demonstrations in a joint statement Thursday.
FULL VIDEO: Lightfoot calls for peace ahead of Adam Toledo video release
Mayor Lori Lightfoot called for peace in the streets of Chicago during a Thursday news conference ahead of the release of video showing the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo in the city's Little Village neighborhood last month.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot called for peace in the streets of Chicago during a Thursday news conference ahead of the release of video showing the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo in the city's Little Village neighborhood last month.
Mayor Lightfoot speaks on videos of Adam Toledo shooting: 'Incredibly difficult to watch'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined community leaders for a press conference ahead of the video release of the Adam Toledo shooting by Chicago police.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined community leaders for a press conference ahead of the video release of the Adam Toledo shooting by Chicago police.
Lightfoot says she’s seen video of Adam Toledo being killed by police
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she had viewed the police body camera videos of the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, but declined to comment on the videos or describe them.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she had viewed the police body camera videos of the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, but declined to comment on the videos or describe them.
'It is time to return them': Italian-American group says city had no jurisdiction to remove Columbus statues
"These statues are very important to our community and represent generations of traditions, including the one day of the year that we celebrate our culture on the federal Columbus Day holiday. We know the original intention of removing the statues was one of safety, but that was months ago, and it is time to return them."
"These statues are very important to our community and represent generations of traditions, including the one day of the year that we celebrate our culture on the federal Columbus Day holiday. We know the original intention of removing the statues was one of safety, but that was months ago, and it is time to return them."
Pritzker and Lightfoot booed at Chicago White Sox home opener, video shows
Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot were greeted by a chorus of boos as they walked onto the field ahead of the first pitch. See the video, here:
Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot were greeted by a chorus of boos as they walked onto the field ahead of the first pitch. See the video, here:
More than 140 fatally shot so far in Chicago this year; What's the summer safety plan?
Community activists Eric Russell and Tio Hardiman are calling for Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Superintendent David Brown to step down.
Community activists Eric Russell and Tio Hardiman are calling for Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Superintendent David Brown to step down.
Demands for Lightfoot, Brown to resign following shooting of 1-year-old
There is renewed demand for the resignation of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Superintendent David Brown following the Tuesday shooting of a toddler on Lake Shore Drive.
There is renewed demand for the resignation of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Superintendent David Brown following the Tuesday shooting of a toddler on Lake Shore Drive.
Pritzker signs firefighter pension bill that Lightfoot slams as 'backroom' deal
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a Chicago firefighter pension bill into law this week that both Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Republicans in the state have called a "fiscally irresponsible" bill that will increase property taxes.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a Chicago firefighter pension bill into law this week that both Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Republicans in the state have called a "fiscally irresponsible" bill that will increase property taxes.