Lightfoot marks 1 year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago

On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed residents on the one year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago.

Lightfoot warns Chicago alderman not to produce wish lists

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned the city’s aldermen on Wednesday not to produce wish lists now that Congress has passed a COVID-19 relief package that will send nearly $2 billion to the city.

Lightfoot optimistic this summer will be a more normal one for Chicago

"I believe the summer of 2021 is going to look more like the summer of 2019 and less like the summer of 2020," Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday.

Police seek 14 wanted for ‘mob action’ at Columbus statue protest last summer

Police on Monday released video of several people wanted in connection to a protest last summer that turned violent at the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park.

Lightfoot announces new search warrant policy

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday announced a series of reforms to the city’s search warrant policies.

Chicago restaurants push for increase in dining capacity

Chicago restaurants have upped the pressure on City Hall, saying they need more diners inside within days.

Alderman trying to reverse new $35 fine for speeding 6 mph over posted limits

As of Monday, the speed cameras across the city are programmed to ticket drivers for going as little as six miles per hour over the posted limits. The fine is $35.

United Center vaccination site provides hope of normalcy in Chicago this summer

With 2,400 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases announced on Friday statewide, including 55 additional deaths, Mayor Lightfoot says the time is now. We must all get vaccinated. 

Chicago reportedly preparing for large scale events this summer

Will concerts be back this summer? The Chicago Police Department is reportedly preparing for a return to normalcy this summer, including prepping for large scale events.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot signs plan boosting sanctuary protections

Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed a measure Tuesday strengthening Chicago’s sanctuary policies by removing exceptions where local police can cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

Ald. Lopez on why he seeks to end Lightfoot's emergency COVID-19 powers
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Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) returns to Good Day Chicago to explain why he seeks to strip Mayor Lightfoot from her emergency coronavirus powers and return to "governance as normal."

Victim of botched CPD raid sues city

A social worker who endured a botched raid conducted by Chicago police officers in 2019 has sued the city, alleging officials engaged in a conspiracy to cover up civil rights violations.

Chicago, Lightfoot spent $281.5 million in COVID-19 relief cash on cops

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spent millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief money on the personnel costs for the police department, the city’s budget office revealed Wednesday.

Chicago expands indoor dining capacity as COVID cases decline

Restrictions on indoor service at Chicago bars and restaurants were eased Tuesday with Mayor Lori Lightfoot announcing expanded capacity due to the city's progress in curbing the spread of COVID-19.