Lightfoot hosts summit focused on keeping young people engaged this summer
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hosted a "Summer Action Summit for Youth" to offer insight on what the city is planning. They also discussed how the city and local communities will support youth in the summer.
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hosted a "Summer Action Summit for Youth" to offer insight on what the city is planning. They also discussed how the city and local communities will support youth in the summer.
Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Jesse Sullivan hopes to flip state red
"J.B. Pritzker treats this situation like Chicago is not a part of his jurisdiction. Chicago is a part of the state of Illinois and when you're governor, you step up to do the job and he would not actually surge the National Guard when it was needed," Jesse Sullivan said. "During the riots, burning cop cars, creating all the havoc that they did down on the Magnificent Mile, he cared more about politics and the perception… I would be surging in the National Guard to make sure we treat it like the crisis that it is."
"J.B. Pritzker treats this situation like Chicago is not a part of his jurisdiction. Chicago is a part of the state of Illinois and when you're governor, you step up to do the job and he would not actually surge the National Guard when it was needed," Jesse Sullivan said. "During the riots, burning cop cars, creating all the havoc that they did down on the Magnificent Mile, he cared more about politics and the perception… I would be surging in the National Guard to make sure we treat it like the crisis that it is."
Biden: US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan
The U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of self-governing in decades.
The U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of self-governing in decades.
Wiretap recorded Mike Madigan learning about secret payments to controversial ex-political aide: court records
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was recorded on a wiretapped phone call in 2018 discussing with lobbyist confidant Michael McClain a plan to arrange secret payments to a close political ally who had been implicated in a sexual harassment scandal, newly released court documents show.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was recorded on a wiretapped phone call in 2018 discussing with lobbyist confidant Michael McClain a plan to arrange secret payments to a close political ally who had been implicated in a sexual harassment scandal, newly released court documents show.
City Council delays action on Lightfoot’s curfew crackdown
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s executive order turning back the clock and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced curfew law — from 11-to-10 p.m. for minors under 18 instead of under 17—will not have the weight of law behind it. At least not for a few days.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s executive order turning back the clock and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced curfew law — from 11-to-10 p.m. for minors under 18 instead of under 17—will not have the weight of law behind it. At least not for a few days.
Chicago City Council's casino committee may vote on $1.7 billion Bally's casino on Monday
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
Chicago City Council's casino committee may vote on $1.7 billion Bally's casino on Monday
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
New program offers free internet service to 48 million households; see if you qualify
About 40% of Americans qualify for free internet service under a new program launched by the Biden administration. Here's who qualifies.
About 40% of Americans qualify for free internet service under a new program launched by the Biden administration. Here's who qualifies.
Chicago Ald. Lopez says new city curfew would pull resources from neighborhoods that need protection
“Here we are rushing to do this, so that this administration can make it seem like they’ve done something,” said Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez.
“Here we are rushing to do this, so that this administration can make it seem like they’ve done something,” said Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez.
One-on-one with Mike Ditka in Chicago
Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka was in Chicago Friday for a special reason.
Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka was in Chicago Friday for a special reason.
Chicago alderman says new city curfew would pull resources from neighborhoods that need protection
Chicago mayoral candidate and Alderman Raymond Lopez says he does not support a proposal by Mayor Lori Lightfoot that would change the citywide curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 pm.
Chicago mayoral candidate and Alderman Raymond Lopez says he does not support a proposal by Mayor Lori Lightfoot that would change the citywide curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 pm.
Lightfoot issues deadline for Chicago casino approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.
Chicago mass shooting: Police, mayor brace for weekend after 2 killed, 7 others wounded near McDonald's
A mass shooting on Chicago's Near North Side left two dead and seven others injured. Now, Chicago police and the mayor are bracing for the weekend. FOX 32's Nate Rodgers breaks it down on First at Four.
A mass shooting on Chicago's Near North Side left two dead and seven others injured. Now, Chicago police and the mayor are bracing for the weekend. FOX 32's Nate Rodgers breaks it down on First at Four.
Once again, Chicago’s top cop on defensive over gun violence -- this time, over mass shooting downtown
For the third time this week, Chicago’s top cop found himself on the defensive over gun violence Friday, this time over a mass shooting downtown that left two dead and seven injured.
For the third time this week, Chicago’s top cop found himself on the defensive over gun violence Friday, this time over a mass shooting downtown that left two dead and seven injured.
Biden’s approval rating dips to lowest of presidency, poll shows
Only 39% of Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s performance. The results of a new poll reflect the country’s frustration with inflation, gun violence, the baby formula shortage, and the pandemic.
Only 39% of Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s performance. The results of a new poll reflect the country’s frustration with inflation, gun violence, the baby formula shortage, and the pandemic.
Chicago curfew rollback clears city council committee amid opposition
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Biden: South Korean computer chip plant a model for deeper ties to Asia
President Joe Biden opened a trip to Asia on Friday by touring a South Korean computer chip factory that will be the model for a semiconductor factory in Texas.
President Joe Biden opened a trip to Asia on Friday by touring a South Korean computer chip factory that will be the model for a semiconductor factory in Texas.
Elon Musk faces sexual assault claim from SpaceX flight attendant; says he exposed himself during massage
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk denied the sexual assault claim and called the story a "politically motivated hit piece."
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk denied the sexual assault claim and called the story a "politically motivated hit piece."
Millennium Park curfew in effect, unaccompanied minors no longer allowed after 6 p.m.
The curfew for minors in Millennium Park officially began Thursday night. Unaccompanied minors will not be allowed in the park after 6 p.m.
The curfew for minors in Millennium Park officially began Thursday night. Unaccompanied minors will not be allowed in the park after 6 p.m.
Chicago to resume water meter installations after 3-year pause
A state law takes effect next year, which requires lead service lines be replaced with non-lead lines whenever a meter is installed.
A state law takes effect next year, which requires lead service lines be replaced with non-lead lines whenever a meter is installed.