Slowed COVID-19 spread leaves thousands of makeshift beds empty
Illinois has spent tens of millions of dollars building makeshift field hospitals to prepare for an anticipated flood of coronavirus cases, but so far has not had to use the thousands of extra beds. That was exactly the plan.
Illinois has spent tens of millions of dollars building makeshift field hospitals to prepare for an anticipated flood of coronavirus cases, but so far has not had to use the thousands of extra beds. That was exactly the plan.
Lightfoot opens two more detective zones to improve response times
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced plans to open two more detective areas to move members of the Chicago Police Department closer to the communities they serve.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced plans to open two more detective areas to move members of the Chicago Police Department closer to the communities they serve.
Lightfoot: Trump's crisis meter is 'badly damaged'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded to an early Monday tweet by President Donald Trump who criticized Illinois for seeking coronavirus aid. The mayor called the president's response to the pandemic "abysmal."
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded to an early Monday tweet by President Donald Trump who criticized Illinois for seeking coronavirus aid. The mayor called the president's response to the pandemic "abysmal."
Mayor Lightfoot to speak at Northwestern’s virtual commencement
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced this week that commencement will be held remotely on June 19.
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced this week that commencement will be held remotely on June 19.
Chicago aldermen block ordinance granting Mayor Lightfoot emergency powers amid pandemic
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily when City Council critics accused her of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for a power grab.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily when City Council critics accused her of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for a power grab.
Lightfoot takes hard line fighting coronavirus outbreak
As large American cities try various strategies to keep people home to limit the coronavirus's spread, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has balanced a blend of stern -- and occasionally scolding -- news conferences with lighthearted social media to drive home her point.
As large American cities try various strategies to keep people home to limit the coronavirus's spread, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has balanced a blend of stern -- and occasionally scolding -- news conferences with lighthearted social media to drive home her point.
Lightfoot orders liquor sales curfew for Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a temporary public health order on Wednesday prohibiting all liquor sales citywide after 9 p.m. to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Chicago’s communities.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a temporary public health order on Wednesday prohibiting all liquor sales citywide after 9 p.m. to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Chicago’s communities.
Mayor Lightfoot order gives immigrants access to city's virus relief
Immigrants who do not have legal status in the U.S. are excluded from the $2 trillion federal relief package approved by Congress.
Immigrants who do not have legal status in the U.S. are excluded from the $2 trillion federal relief package approved by Congress.
Mayor Lightfoot defends haircut during COVID-19 crisis
A photo surfaced of the mayor with a hairdresser, but she appeared to ignore social distancing efforts, standing right next to them for the picture.
A photo surfaced of the mayor with a hairdresser, but she appeared to ignore social distancing efforts, standing right next to them for the picture.
Lightfoot: Virus deaths in black community 'devastating'
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city is launching a health campaign focused on black and brown communities.
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city is launching a health campaign focused on black and brown communities.
Lightfoot, Vallas trade war of words over city finances
Once the current coronavirus crisis fades, budget experts say Chicago’s taxpayers face an ugly day of reckoning.
Once the current coronavirus crisis fades, budget experts say Chicago’s taxpayers face an ugly day of reckoning.
Lightfoot pledges 'full power' of Chicago to flatten COVID-19 curve
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she fully supports Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to extend Illinois' 'stay-at-home' order and says she pledges the "full power" of the city government to combat the pandemic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she fully supports Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to extend Illinois' 'stay-at-home' order and says she pledges the "full power" of the city government to combat the pandemic.
Lightfoot, Pritzker face big test with COVID-19 pandemic during first term in office
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.
Mayor Lightfoot, Gov. Pritzker respond to President Trump's criticism of COVID-19 response
President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor called into question the federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor called into question the federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mayor Lightfoot announces closures amid 'stay at home' order
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the closure of parks and libraries amid the 'stay at home' order Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday afternoon.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the closure of parks and libraries amid the 'stay at home' order Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday afternoon.
Lightfoot orders sick Chicago residents to stay home
However, sick residents will be permitted to seek essential services, including necessary clinical care or evaluation, and life-sustaining needs, such as obtaining medicine or food.
However, sick residents will be permitted to seek essential services, including necessary clinical care or evaluation, and life-sustaining needs, such as obtaining medicine or food.
ICE chief scorches Lightfoot for glib response to latest sanctuary city horror crime
In an interview with Fox News this week, the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ripped into Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for her response to the sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl, allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant who had been sprung from custody by the city’s sanctuary policies.
In an interview with Fox News this week, the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ripped into Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for her response to the sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl, allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant who had been sprung from custody by the city’s sanctuary policies.
Mayor Lightfoot, Durbin endorse Joe Biden for president
Dick Durbin and Lori Lightfoot announced their endorsement alongside several members of Congress who have already endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
Dick Durbin and Lori Lightfoot announced their endorsement alongside several members of Congress who have already endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
SWAT teams patrolling CTA stations amid spike in violent crime
Chicago police SWAT teams are now being stationed on Red and Blue line platforms to watch out for CTA passengers after a spike in violent crime.
Chicago police SWAT teams are now being stationed on Red and Blue line platforms to watch out for CTA passengers after a spike in violent crime.
Mayor Lightfoot criticizes alderman for treatment of LGBTQ-owned businesses
Mayor Lightfoot Wednesday accused aldermen of using "offensive" language during a debate about guaranteeing LGBTW-owned businesses a share of city contracts.
Mayor Lightfoot Wednesday accused aldermen of using "offensive" language during a debate about guaranteeing LGBTW-owned businesses a share of city contracts.