Lightfoot says Rahm Emanuel stuck her with $10B lead-pipe problem: reports
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her predecessor could have taken care of the problem while he was in office – but didn’t.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her predecessor could have taken care of the problem while he was in office – but didn’t.
Lightfoot, CPS announce changes to having officers in schools
As Chicago Public Schools decide whether to keep police in their buildings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making changes to the city's School Resource Officer program.
As Chicago Public Schools decide whether to keep police in their buildings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making changes to the city's School Resource Officer program.
Biden's convention: Left and Not-So-Left unite against Trump
Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his political coalition to a nation in crisis Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, giving voice to victims of the coronavirus pandemic, the related economic downturn and police violence and featuring both progressive Democrats and Republicans united against President Donald Trump’s reelection.
Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his political coalition to a nation in crisis Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, giving voice to victims of the coronavirus pandemic, the related economic downturn and police violence and featuring both progressive Democrats and Republicans united against President Donald Trump’s reelection.
Lightfoot warns of rising virus cases among young people
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot again warned Sunday of rising COVID-19 rates, saying young people are behind the recent uptick.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot again warned Sunday of rising COVID-19 rates, saying young people are behind the recent uptick.
Mayor defends Chicago police after clash with protesters
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised city police Sunday for “fairly quickly” settling weekend protests that devolved into violent skirmishes while activists and other elected officials blasted police for unnecessary aggressive tactics.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised city police Sunday for “fairly quickly” settling weekend protests that devolved into violent skirmishes while activists and other elected officials blasted police for unnecessary aggressive tactics.
Chicago officials pledge swift response to theft, vandalism
On Friday, Chicago officials -- under pressure -- pledged to respond forcefully to any looting, theft or vandalism attempts this weekend.
On Friday, Chicago officials -- under pressure -- pledged to respond forcefully to any looting, theft or vandalism attempts this weekend.
Mayor Lightfoot names committee to review public monuments across Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday announced the formation of a committee to review the city’s monuments three weeks after ordering the removal of three statues honoring Christopher Columbus.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday announced the formation of a committee to review the city’s monuments three weeks after ordering the removal of three statues honoring Christopher Columbus.
Democrat alderman: Chicago in 'total unrest' and Lightfoot 'has lost control'
“I think the mayor has lost the confidence and the control of this city. She’s listening to the wrong people and the wrong people are really leading this unrest in the city of Chicago,” he said of fellow Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
“I think the mayor has lost the confidence and the control of this city. She’s listening to the wrong people and the wrong people are really leading this unrest in the city of Chicago,” he said of fellow Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Ald. Hopkins slams mayor's 'failure of leadership' in response to widespread looting
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) talks about why he thinks Mayor Lori Lightfoot's approach to stopping looting is hurting the city of Chicago.
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) talks about why he thinks Mayor Lori Lightfoot's approach to stopping looting is hurting the city of Chicago.
Lightfoot blames Foxx's lack of criminal charges for Chicago looting
The looting and civil unrest in downtown Chicago is putting Mayor Lori Lightfoot at odds with Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
The looting and civil unrest in downtown Chicago is putting Mayor Lori Lightfoot at odds with Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Lightfoot issues warning to downtown looters: 'We are coming for you'
'We are not going to let our city be taken over by criminals and vigilantes,' Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
'We are not going to let our city be taken over by criminals and vigilantes,' Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
'It's called a pandemic, people': Lightfoot warns of shutting down lakefront
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot took to social media to warn Chicagoans about potentially shutting down the lakefront if health and safety guidelines are not followed.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot took to social media to warn Chicagoans about potentially shutting down the lakefront if health and safety guidelines are not followed.
Chicago alderman tests positive for COVID-19
Chicago Alderman Michael Scott Jr. of the 24th Ward has tested positive for COVID-19.
Chicago Alderman Michael Scott Jr. of the 24th Ward has tested positive for COVID-19.
CTU celebrates remote learning plan, calls for training
Setting standards, training teachers on virtual methods and equipping lower income CPS families with technology and internet access are all major challenges over the coming weeks.
Setting standards, training teachers on virtual methods and equipping lower income CPS families with technology and internet access are all major challenges over the coming weeks.
Chicago rapper shot in Gold Coast likely killed by rival gang member: Lightfoot
Rapper FBG Duck, whose real name was Carlton Weekly, was allegedly involved with a gang and was located by rivals after detailing his travels in live-streamed videos, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Rapper FBG Duck, whose real name was Carlton Weekly, was allegedly involved with a gang and was located by rivals after detailing his travels in live-streamed videos, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Illinoisans continue to make trips to Wisconsin despite Lightfoot's travel order
Illinoisans are still making their way to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin despite travel restrictions requiring time in quarantine set by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Illinoisans are still making their way to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin despite travel restrictions requiring time in quarantine set by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago teachers adamantly against in-person learning: 'I do not want to be the sacrificial lamb'
Chicago Public School families are supposed to decide by Friday if they will send their kids to class next month. But teachers say it is not safe.
Chicago Public School families are supposed to decide by Friday if they will send their kids to class next month. But teachers say it is not safe.
Officials, organizations release open letter to Lightfoot, Dart urging non-cooperation with federal agencies
Following the announcement of federal law enforcement agents descending upon Chicago in the upcoming days, 31 elected officials and 24 community and labor organizations have released an open letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, urging non-cooperation with the federal agencies.
Following the announcement of federal law enforcement agents descending upon Chicago in the upcoming days, 31 elected officials and 24 community and labor organizations have released an open letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, urging non-cooperation with the federal agencies.
Some Italian-Americans outraged over removal of Christopher Columbus statues in Chicago
“These people are terrorists. The way they go about breaking windows of small businesses, robbing and looting, destroying our great city. Painting the streets. These are terrorists and they have a mayor that's backing them up,” said community activist Frank Coconate.
“These people are terrorists. The way they go about breaking windows of small businesses, robbing and looting, destroying our great city. Painting the streets. These are terrorists and they have a mayor that's backing them up,” said community activist Frank Coconate.
Mayor Lightfoot plans to remove Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park: report
The City of Chicago has struck a deal with some Italian-American groups to have the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park removed, according to a report.
The City of Chicago has struck a deal with some Italian-American groups to have the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park removed, according to a report.