Chicago cops involved in botched raid placed on desk duty
Chicago police officers who wrongly raided the home of a Black woman who wasn’t allowed to dress before being handcuffed have been placed on desk duty, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday.
Chicago police officers who wrongly raided the home of a Black woman who wasn’t allowed to dress before being handcuffed have been placed on desk duty, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday.
Chicago's top attorney Mark Flessner resigns in fallout over botched police raid
The city of Chicago’s top attorney resigned Sunday in the fallout of a botched police raid on the home of a Black woman who was not allowed to put on clothes before being handcuffed.
The city of Chicago’s top attorney resigned Sunday in the fallout of a botched police raid on the home of a Black woman who was not allowed to put on clothes before being handcuffed.
Pastors, Lightfoot talk about Black woman's botched police raid
Pastors disturbed over how Chicago police treated a Black woman whose home was the target of a wrong raid spoke with the mayor Friday, demanding more information about the 2019 incident and the city’s efforts to keep a lid on bodycam video.
Pastors disturbed over how Chicago police treated a Black woman whose home was the target of a wrong raid spoke with the mayor Friday, demanding more information about the 2019 incident and the city’s efforts to keep a lid on bodycam video.
Chicago inspector general: police misconduct cases improperly closed
Chicago’s inspector general said Thursday that most police misconduct investigations were closed for lacking sworn testimony even when other suitable evidence, like 911 audio, was available.
Chicago’s inspector general said Thursday that most police misconduct investigations were closed for lacking sworn testimony even when other suitable evidence, like 911 audio, was available.
Chicago woman in botched raid shares story, Lightfoot apologizes
New information is developing about a botched raid that left a Chicago woman naked, handcuffed and pleading with officers.
New information is developing about a botched raid that left a Chicago woman naked, handcuffed and pleading with officers.
Lightfoot, CDPH announce plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccine
Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Mayor Lightfoot, city officials announce Chicago winter preparations
On Thursday, Mayor Lightfoot and city officials met to remind Chicagoans about the city's winter plans, even though they look different from previous years.
On Thursday, Mayor Lightfoot and city officials met to remind Chicagoans about the city's winter plans, even though they look different from previous years.
Red-light, speed camera tickets dismissed against Lightfoot's security team
The city defended the ticket dismissals, saying the mayor’s two-vehicle security team must try to stick together.
The city defended the ticket dismissals, saying the mayor’s two-vehicle security team must try to stick together.
New billion-dollar Chicago budget includes tax hikes
$12.8 billion: That is the size of the 2021 budget the Chicago City Council passed Tuesday, which will have residents paying more.
$12.8 billion: That is the size of the 2021 budget the Chicago City Council passed Tuesday, which will have residents paying more.
Lightfoot, CDPH announce new COVID-19 testing site at Midway Airport, winterization plan
The city plans to enhance its testing strategy by "creating a new permanent testing site at Midway Airport, directing $14 million in grants and other resources to various healthcare and community partners to expand testing and contact tracing in clinical and community settings, and implementing a winterization plan to ensure testing remains viable throughout the winter."
The city plans to enhance its testing strategy by "creating a new permanent testing site at Midway Airport, directing $14 million in grants and other resources to various healthcare and community partners to expand testing and contact tracing in clinical and community settings, and implementing a winterization plan to ensure testing remains viable throughout the winter."
Lightfoot cancels 350 layoffs tied to pandemic budget
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has canceled 350 layoffs tied to her pandemic budget.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has canceled 350 layoffs tied to her pandemic budget.
Lightfoot defends appearing at large Biden celebration days before issuing Thanksgiving lockdown
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday defended her decision to implement a new round of lockdown orders, just days after she joined large crowds celebrating Joe Biden's election victory.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday defended her decision to implement a new round of lockdown orders, just days after she joined large crowds celebrating Joe Biden's election victory.
Lightfoot issues stay-at-home advisory for Chicago, urges cancelation of Thanksgiving celebrations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
Lightfoot, Common speak at 'Black Women for Change' virtual rally
On Thursday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was part of a virtual rally called “Black Women for Change,” hoping to drive millennials to the polls before and on Nov. 3.
On Thursday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was part of a virtual rally called “Black Women for Change,” hoping to drive millennials to the polls before and on Nov. 3.
Lightfoot, Pritzker clash over coronavirus restrictions
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s planned rollback of coronavirus reopenings will have a devastating impact on the city’s economy just as it is beginning to recover from the damage caused by earlier lockdowns.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s planned rollback of coronavirus reopenings will have a devastating impact on the city’s economy just as it is beginning to recover from the damage caused by earlier lockdowns.
Lightfoot optimistic for return to normalcy next summer, early fall
An optimistic Mayor Lori Lightfoot says downtown Chicago could return to normal next summer. But she warns of big obstacles ahead.
An optimistic Mayor Lori Lightfoot says downtown Chicago could return to normal next summer. But she warns of big obstacles ahead.
Mayor Lightfoot releases video showing Chicagoans how to celebrate Halloween safely
On Sunday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a video on Twitter and Facebook showing different ways Chicagoans can celebrate Halloween safely.
On Sunday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a video on Twitter and Facebook showing different ways Chicagoans can celebrate Halloween safely.
Birx warns Chicago's coronavirus closures won't suffice in this phase of pandemic, report says
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
Lightfoot says Chicago must fund both police and communities
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she strongly supports CPD, but the police union is wondering if that is, in fact, true.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she strongly supports CPD, but the police union is wondering if that is, in fact, true.
Mayor Lightfoot announces tax increases, job cuts due to COVID-19
"It has been a very tough year,” Mayor Lightfoot said. "And yes, we seek a modest property tax increase."
"It has been a very tough year,” Mayor Lightfoot said. "And yes, we seek a modest property tax increase."