FOP president fires back at Lightfoot, calls Rush a 'liar' over video
The head of the Chicago police union is blasting Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Bobby Rush over their response to a video which showed officers taking refuge in the congressman's office while looters ransacked nearby businesses during protests almost two weeks ago.
The head of the Chicago police union is blasting Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Bobby Rush over their response to a video which showed officers taking refuge in the congressman's office while looters ransacked nearby businesses during protests almost two weeks ago.
Chicago mayor says taxpayers may have to foot bill for budget shortfall
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is warning taxpayers that City Hall may dip into their pockets to bail out a big budget shortfall.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is warning taxpayers that City Hall may dip into their pockets to bail out a big budget shortfall.
Distraught Chicago officials heard on tape fuming over looting, riots: 'My ward is a s--t show'
Distraught Chicago officials complained to Mayor Lori Lightfoot -- as looting and rioting in response to George Floyd’s death swept through the Windy City -- pleading for help and warning that the vulnerable had lost access to food and medicine.
Distraught Chicago officials complained to Mayor Lori Lightfoot -- as looting and rioting in response to George Floyd’s death swept through the Windy City -- pleading for help and warning that the vulnerable had lost access to food and medicine.
New poll finds Lightfoot with 75% approval rating
A new poll finds Mayor Lori Lightfoot's approval rating at 75 percent.
A new poll finds Mayor Lori Lightfoot's approval rating at 75 percent.
Lightfoot lifts citywide curfew effective immediately
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday via a Twitter post she was lifting the citywide 9 p.m. curfew effective immediately.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday via a Twitter post she was lifting the citywide 9 p.m. curfew effective immediately.
Mayor Lightfoot says Chicago’s reopening to go on despite unrest
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that the city will proceed this week with its next stage of reopening after coronavirus stay-at-home orders, despite days of unrest and violence.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that the city will proceed this week with its next stage of reopening after coronavirus stay-at-home orders, despite days of unrest and violence.
'Not gonna happen, not in my city': Lightfoot sends message to Trump on mobilizing military
Mayor Lori Lightfoot sounded off on the idea of President Trump deploying the military to quell unrest in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot sounded off on the idea of President Trump deploying the military to quell unrest in Chicago.
Lightfoot defends downtown restrictions as unrest spread
Several aldermen blamed the first-term mayor for not doing enough to protect neighborhood businesses.
Several aldermen blamed the first-term mayor for not doing enough to protect neighborhood businesses.
National Guard to help police Chicago streets after unruly protests
Chicago Mayor Lori Lighfoot says access to downtown is restricted to only to residents and essential workers and the National Guard will have a presence in the city.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lighfoot says access to downtown is restricted to only to residents and essential workers and the National Guard will have a presence in the city.
Chicago to implement 'Open Streets' program to make more room for pedestrians
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a number of major commercial and residential streets would soon be closed to car traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor diners.
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a number of major commercial and residential streets would soon be closed to car traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor diners.
Lightfoot to Trump following president's Minneapolis tweet: 'F you'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily Friday to President Donald Trump’s threat to take action against protesters in Minneapolis, accusing him of trying to “inflame racist urges” while encouraging people planning to protest in her city to stick to social distancing guidelines.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily Friday to President Donald Trump’s threat to take action against protesters in Minneapolis, accusing him of trying to “inflame racist urges” while encouraging people planning to protest in her city to stick to social distancing guidelines.
Illinois House passes casino legislation pushed by Chicago Mayor Lightfoot
The Illinois House on Saturday passed legislation pushed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to change the tax structure for a casino in the city.
The Illinois House on Saturday passed legislation pushed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to change the tax structure for a casino in the city.
Trump says churches should reopen this weekend, Pritzker and Lightfoot say no
President Donald Trump is ordering all churches and places of worship to reopen this Memorial Day weekend. But that order will have little effect in Illinois.
President Donald Trump is ordering all churches and places of worship to reopen this Memorial Day weekend. But that order will have little effect in Illinois.
Lightfoot 'cautiously optimistic' city on track to reopen in early June
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday that she is "cautiously optimistic" the city is on track to move to the third phase of reopening plans by early June.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday that she is "cautiously optimistic" the city is on track to move to the third phase of reopening plans by early June.
Lightfoot reflects on first year in office: 'It's been a hell of a year'
It has been a year since Lori Lightfoot took the oath of office to become mayor of Chicago.
It has been a year since Lori Lightfoot took the oath of office to become mayor of Chicago.
Dozens of churchgoers defy Illinois' stay-at-home order, Lightfoot to issue citations
Churchgoers in Chicago could face citations for attending in-person services on Sunday, according to the mayor's office.
Churchgoers in Chicago could face citations for attending in-person services on Sunday, according to the mayor's office.
Mayor Lightfoot delays demolition at coal plant amid concerns
Chicago’s mayor halted a demolition planned at a coal plant amid concern that another dust cloud could cover parts of a neighborhood as it did after an implosion at the site in April.
Chicago’s mayor halted a demolition planned at a coal plant amid concern that another dust cloud could cover parts of a neighborhood as it did after an implosion at the site in April.
Lightfoot announces 6 new COVID-19 testing sites
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the additional sites will enable the city to perform up to 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of the month.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the additional sites will enable the city to perform up to 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of the month.
Lightfoot announces 6 new COVID-19 testing sites
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city will be launching six new coronavirus testing sites around Chicago this week, one of which will be dedicated to first responders.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city will be launching six new coronavirus testing sites around Chicago this week, one of which will be dedicated to first responders.
Mayor Lightfoot unveils framework for reopening Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot laid out her plan Friday for reopening Chicago as the city tries to stave off the devastation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot laid out her plan Friday for reopening Chicago as the city tries to stave off the devastation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.