Lightfoot to return $43K in campaign contributions that may violate political fundraising rules
The campaign cash came from a series of companies owned in part by Carmen Rossi, a registered lobbyist with contracts at City Hall and extensive financial interests in bars and other businesses regulated by the city.
The campaign cash came from a series of companies owned in part by Carmen Rossi, a registered lobbyist with contracts at City Hall and extensive financial interests in bars and other businesses regulated by the city.
Lightfoot agrees to return $43K in lobbyist contributions
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she'll return $43,000 in campaign contributions that may violate political fundraising rules.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she'll return $43,000 in campaign contributions that may violate political fundraising rules.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
Appeals court halts special master review of documents seized at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
A federal appeals court has halted an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing a hurdle the Justice Department said had delayed its criminal investigation into the retention of top-secret government information.
A federal appeals court has halted an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing a hurdle the Justice Department said had delayed its criminal investigation into the retention of top-secret government information.
European Union to Musk: Beef up hate speech controls on Twitter or face fines, ban
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
Former mayoral challenger wants campaign contribution from Chicago Fire owner to Lightfoot investigated
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago leaders announce third round of community development grants
The city of Chicago has announced the third round of community development grants.
The city of Chicago has announced the third round of community development grants.
Chicago leaders announce third round of community development grants
The city of Chicago has announced the third round of community development grants. Officials said $40 million will be awarded to 61 projects.
The city of Chicago has announced the third round of community development grants. Officials said $40 million will be awarded to 61 projects.
Historical marker outside Old State Capitol building commemorates Obama's presidential announcement
"This is a very emotional moment for me because I remember standing outside with my children, and thinking all things are possible," said Illinois state Sen. Doris Turner.
"This is a very emotional moment for me because I remember standing outside with my children, and thinking all things are possible," said Illinois state Sen. Doris Turner.
Historical marker outside Old State Capitol building commemorates Obama's presidential announcement
There is a new historical marker outside the Old State Capitol building.
There is a new historical marker outside the Old State Capitol building.
Operating Engineers Local 150 endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor ? Here's why
A local union with a history of spending big on political campaigns endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor.
A local union with a history of spending big on political campaigns endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor.
Former mayoral challenger wants campaign contribution to Lightfoot investigated
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Lori Lightfoot.
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago mayoral race could get messy as candidates attempt to kick one another off ballot
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is "challenge season" in Chicago.
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is "challenge season" in Chicago.
Mayoral race could get messy as Chicago candidates attempt to kick one another off ballot
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is ?challenge season" in Chicago.
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is ?challenge season" in Chicago.
Lightfoot fights back tears while speaking about brother at St. Leonard's Ministries rededication event
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at the event, fighting back tears as she discussed one of her older brothers who spent most of his adult life behind bars.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at the event, fighting back tears as she discussed one of her older brothers who spent most of his adult life behind bars.
Lightfoot fights back tears while speaking about brother at St. Leonard's Ministries event
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at the event, fighting back tears as she spoke on one of her older brothers ? who spent most of his adult life behind bars.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at the event, fighting back tears as she spoke on one of her older brothers ? who spent most of his adult life behind bars.
Pritzker announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers
The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor — incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia — filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.
The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor — incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia — filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.
Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers
The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor ? incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia ? filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.
The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor ? incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia ? filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.
Congressman Chuy Garcia submits signatures to run for Chicago mayor
Congressman Chuy Garcia filed his petitions shortly after 4 p.m. He was the last candidate to do so.
Congressman Chuy Garcia filed his petitions shortly after 4 p.m. He was the last candidate to do so.