Mayor Lightfoot's office releases emails related to botched police raid

The office of Mayor Lightfoot has released staff emails related to November 2019 responses regarding the search warrant execution at the home of a Chicago woman. 

CPD releases footage from botched police raid

CPD Superintendent David Brown ordered the release of footage from the search warrant conducted on Anjanette Young's residence on Feb. 21, 2019.

Victim of botched Chicago police raid cancels meeting with Lightfoot

A Black woman who was the victim of a mistaken 2019 raid on her Chicago home scrapped plans Monday to meet with Chicago’s mayor and host a public forum with aldermen over disagreements on how the gatherings would proceed.

Women protest outside Chicago Police HQ, demanding justice for victim of botched raid

On Sunday, more than 50 woman-led organizations protested outside Chicago Police headquarters to demand justice after the botched raid that left an innocent woman standing handcuffed and naked in her own apartment.

Retired judge to lead outside probe of botched Chicago police raid

A retired federal judge and a law firm will lead an independent investigation of a mistaken police raid on the home of a Black woman who wasn’t allowed to put on clothes before being handcuffed, Chicago’s mayor said Tuesday.

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'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.

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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.