City leaders take to Chicago parks, open spaces to volunteer for Earth Day
Earth Day activities were held across the Chicago area on Saturday and the mission for a lot of groups is a simple one.
Earth Day activities were held across the Chicago area on Saturday and the mission for a lot of groups is a simple one.
Brandon Johnson tells Chicago convention 'days ahead will always be better'
One of Chicago's biggest and oldest community organizations is holding a convention this weekend.
One of Chicago's biggest and oldest community organizations is holding a convention this weekend.
Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion online
The fake Twitter accounts, one which impersonated Mayor Lightfoot and another that announced the closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, come as Elon Musk strips away verified badges from users who have not signed up and paid for Twitter Blue.
The fake Twitter accounts, one which impersonated Mayor Lightfoot and another that announced the closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, come as Elon Musk strips away verified badges from users who have not signed up and paid for Twitter Blue.
Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion online
A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed the Twitter accounts were fake and that the city is working with Twitter to rectify the problem.
A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed the Twitter accounts were fake and that the city is working with Twitter to rectify the problem.
State lawmaker says he'll be out on Chicago streets this weekend hoping to prevent chaos
An Illinois state lawmaker says he and other community leaders plan to be out on the street this weekend, hoping to prevent a repeat of last weekend's mob violence downtown.
An Illinois state lawmaker says he and other community leaders plan to be out on the street this weekend, hoping to prevent a repeat of last weekend's mob violence downtown.
State Rep. Buckner plans to be out on Chicago streets this weekend
An Illinois state lawmaker says he and other community leaders plan to be out on the street this weekend, hoping to prevent a repeat of last weekend's mob violence downtown.
An Illinois state lawmaker says he and other community leaders plan to be out on the street this weekend, hoping to prevent a repeat of last weekend's mob violence downtown.
Pritzker speaks about what's ahead for incoming Chicago mayor
This comes at a time when large groups of teens have been descending on downtown Chicago to cause chaos.
This comes at a time when large groups of teens have been descending on downtown Chicago to cause chaos.
Lightfoot urges Democrats to 'speak the truth' on violent crime amid spike
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now calling on Democrat mayors to "speak the truth" on violent crime in their cities amid the spike in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now calling on Democrat mayors to "speak the truth" on violent crime in their cities amid the spike in Chicago.
Pritzker speaks about what's ahead for Brandon Johnson
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is revealing what he thinks are the biggest challenges facing incoming Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is revealing what he thinks are the biggest challenges facing incoming Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, along with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation, were targeted by fake Twitter accounts on Friday announcing the false closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, along with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation, were targeted by fake Twitter accounts on Friday announcing the false closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Illinois lawmakers seek ways to deal with 'teen takeover' trend
Sen. Dick Durbin spoke Friday about why he worked for a federal grant of $500,000 to expand the Big Brother Big Sister mentoring program.
Sen. Dick Durbin spoke Friday about why he worked for a federal grant of $500,000 to expand the Big Brother Big Sister mentoring program.
Lightfoot urges Democrats to 'speak the truth' on violent crime amid spike
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now calling on Democrat mayors to "speak the truth" on violent crime in their cities amid the spike in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now calling on Democrat mayors to "speak the truth" on violent crime in their cities amid the spike in Chicago.
Uber giving Cook County Sheriff's Office $10K in vouchers to help domestic violence survivors
The Cook County Sheriff's Office says it averages about five to six cases of domestic violence a day.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office says it averages about five to six cases of domestic violence a day.
Chicago's interim top cop stepping down as new mayor steps in
Interim Superintendent Eric M. Carter of the Chicago Police Department announced his plans to retire Thursday afternoon. His retirement will be effective May 15, 2023 ? which is Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's first day in office.
Interim Superintendent Eric M. Carter of the Chicago Police Department announced his plans to retire Thursday afternoon. His retirement will be effective May 15, 2023 ? which is Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's first day in office.
Good Samaritan who helped couple beaten by teen mob sends message to Lightfoot
Lenora Dennis, who witnessed the chaos first hand, took issue with Mayor Lightfoot's response.
Lenora Dennis, who witnessed the chaos first hand, took issue with Mayor Lightfoot's response.
President Joe Biden expected to announce 2024 reelection campaign next week
That's according to three people who have been briefed on the discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
That's according to three people who have been briefed on the discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Carter plans to retire on Johnson's first day as mayor
Interim Superintendent Eric M. Carter of the Chicago Police Department announced his plans to retire Thursday afternoon.
Interim Superintendent Eric M. Carter of the Chicago Police Department announced his plans to retire Thursday afternoon.
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials to open this weekend for Cook County residents
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials Thursday to announce the grand opening of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials Thursday to announce the grand opening of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials.
Cook County officials open Center for Hard to Recycle Materials
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials Thursday to announce the grand opening of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials Thursday to announce the grand opening of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials.
Mayor-elect Johnson chooses City Hall ‘lifer’ as his chief of staff
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Thursday chose Rich Guidice, a respected City Hall lifer, to fill the most important role a mayor has to fill.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Thursday chose Rich Guidice, a respected City Hall lifer, to fill the most important role a mayor has to fill.