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.

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.

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.

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.

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 terminates top cop: 'Mr. Johnson has misled the people of Chicago'

Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has terminated police superintendent Eddie Johnson for lying to her and intentionally misleading the public after he was found asleep in his vehicle in October.

Lightfoot terminates CPD superintendent Eddie Johnson
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has terminated police superintendent Eddie Johnson for lying to her and intentionally misleading the public about the events that led to him being discovered asleep in his vehicle in October.

City Council approves Chicago mayor’s $11.6B budget plan

The Chicago City Council has passed Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $11.6 billion budget plan by a 39-11 vote.

Mayor Lightfoot still hopes for state approvals in spring

Mayor Lightfoot is not ready to ask local property taxpayers to make up for cash she hoped would be approved in the State Capitol.

Mayor Lightfoot accuses Uber of paying off Chicago ministers

Mayor Lightfoot is accusing Uber of paying off Chicago ministers and is claiming the company was trying to keep her from passing a new rideshare tax.

Chicago mayor pleads case in Springfield on casino, budget

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot crisscrossed the state Capitol Tuesday looking for help from lawmakers to make a Chicago casino feasible and shore up the city's budget.

If mayor's trip to State Capitol fails, Chicago may raise property taxes for city casino

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is taking a politically risky trip to the State Capitol, betting she can win some changes that would improve chances for a new Chicago casino.

Mayor Lightfoot visits CPS students on first day back following strike
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot took time Friday to visit with Chicago Public Schools students on their first day back in class following Thursday's resolution to a nearly two week long teachers strike.

CTU rebuffs mayor's request to end teachers' strike, classes canceled again Tuesday

Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago Teachers Union to call off its strike before there's agreement on a new contract, but the union isn't having any of it.

Mayor Lightfoot: Taxes will be hiked in Chicago if Springfield doesn't act

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city's property taxes will be increased if her agenda isn't addressed during the Illinois General Assembly's fall veto session.

Lightfoot proposes 2 options for Chicago casino to lawmakers

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing two options for a Chicago casino. One calls for a casino owned by both the city and the state, the other calls for a privately-owned casino.

Chicago mulls hiking fares for ride-hailing solo downtown

Chicago officials are considering an increase in ride-hailing fees for solo riders traveling downtown, in a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and pushing more drivers to pick up passengers in the city's predominantly minority areas.

Mayor holds final town hall on budget crisis as huge tax hikes loom

On Wednesday night, Mayor Lori Lightfoot received a wide range of suggestions from voters about how to solve the budget crisis.

Mayor asks Chicago Teachers Union to 'partner' with city, avoid strike

Mayor Lightfoot Monday pleaded for leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union to make what she called a "real counter-offer" as the clock ticks down toward a potential strike that could shut down schools next week.