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.
Lightfoot cuts ribbon on new Far South Side firehouse
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday attended the opening of a new firehouse in West Pullman on the Far South Side.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday attended the opening of a new firehouse in West Pullman on the Far South Side.
Chicago expands vaccine eligibility Monday as COVID-19 cases rise
Chicago will begin vaccinating residents eligible under Phase 1C of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout next week.
Chicago will begin vaccinating residents eligible under Phase 1C of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout next week.
Chicago launches initiative to spark CPS student engagement over spring break
To help keep students engaged over Chicago Public Schools’ spring break next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching a week-long series of events called "Spring Forward."
To help keep students engaged over Chicago Public Schools’ spring break next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching a week-long series of events called "Spring Forward."
Chicago updates capacity limits due to uptick in COVID-19 cases
Chicago health officials are increasing capacity limits at certain outdoor establishments to allow for safe activities due to increases in COVID-19 health metrics in the city.
Chicago health officials are increasing capacity limits at certain outdoor establishments to allow for safe activities due to increases in COVID-19 health metrics in the city.
'We're sounding the alarm': Lightfoot, health officials concerned with uptick in COVID-19 cases
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and health officials say they are "very concerned" about the increase in COVID-19 cases the city has seen in the last week.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and health officials say they are "very concerned" about the increase in COVID-19 cases the city has seen in the last week.
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.
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed residents on the one year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago.
Lightfoot reflects on pandemic, shares what's next for Chicago
"I think we're gonna see some big events this summer," Lightfoot said.
"I think we're gonna see some big events this summer," Lightfoot said.
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.
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.
Vaccination appointments at the United Center become available to residents in 5 more zip codes
The United Center is cranking out hundreds of vaccinations daily, and now that it is fully operational, it is available to more people.
The United Center is cranking out hundreds of vaccinations daily, and now that it is fully operational, it is available to more people.
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.
"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.
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.
Order requiring the release of materials to subjects of alleged police misconduct in Chicago goes into effect
An Executive Order created to support victims of alleged police misconduct went into effect Sunday in Chicago.
An Executive Order created to support victims of alleged police misconduct went into effect Sunday in Chicago.
Lightfoot announces new search warrant policy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday announced a series of reforms to the city’s search warrant policies.
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.
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.
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.
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.