Lightfoot launches re-election campaign: 'We have a lot more work to do'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot began her campaign for a second term, visiting five Chicago neighborhoods. She says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot began her campaign for a second term, visiting five Chicago neighborhoods. She says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Toni Preckwinkle pushing bid for fourth term as Cook County Board President
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
Toni Preckwinkle to run for fourth term as Cook County Board President
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
More than 70 precincts in Chicago will be without election sites for primary election
A Cook County Circuit Court granted a request to close 73 polling places --- leaving more than 59,000 registered voters without a nearby poll.
A Cook County Circuit Court granted a request to close 73 polling places --- leaving more than 59,000 registered voters without a nearby poll.
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility' after Uvalde school shooting
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Pritzker says he would send National Guard to Chicago if asked
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help deal with the surge in violent crime.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help deal with the surge in violent crime.
Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
'Let's get back to work': Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces re-election campaign
"It’s you that I fight for. All the people who love, breathe, and believe in making the greatest city in the world even greater," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said in a video announcing her re-election.
"It’s you that I fight for. All the people who love, breathe, and believe in making the greatest city in the world even greater," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said in a video announcing her re-election.
Pro-choice activists strip during Joel Osteen church service: 'Overturn Roe, hell no'
The activists were escorted from the church, igniting applause from churchgoers.
The activists were escorted from the church, igniting applause from churchgoers.
Election officials warn Chicagoans of possible voting headaches on June 28
Just three weeks before Election Day, the Chicago Board of Elections says it will not provide normal polling places for more than 100,000 voters.
Just three weeks before Election Day, the Chicago Board of Elections says it will not provide normal polling places for more than 100,000 voters.
British Prime Minister Johnson survives no-confidence vote
Boris Johnson, who's been plagued with many scandals throughout his time as Britain's prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote Monday.
Boris Johnson, who's been plagued with many scandals throughout his time as Britain's prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote Monday.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to kick off re-election campaign Wednesday
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
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Durbin, Preckwinkle push for gun control on 'National Gun Violence Awareness Day'
“These bullets explode bone, shred organs, so there is nothing left to repair. They create shockwaves that destroy the body. They kill, which is the only purpose of these weapons of war,” a Chicago doctor said.
“These bullets explode bone, shred organs, so there is nothing left to repair. They create shockwaves that destroy the body. They kill, which is the only purpose of these weapons of war,” a Chicago doctor said.
VP Kamala Harris renews calls for new federal gun control laws
Vice President Kamala Harris renewed calls for new federal gun control laws Friday as she spoke to a conference of mayors that included Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Vice President Kamala Harris renewed calls for new federal gun control laws Friday as she spoke to a conference of mayors that included Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Illinois GOP gubernatorial hopefuls say guards, mental health keys to stop mass shootings
There was little difference among Republican candidates for governor in a televised debate Thursday when it came to questions of protecting schoolchildren from mass shootings, reversing some of the nation’s more liberal abortion-access laws and ensuring that parents, not bureaucrats, decide what children learn in the classroom.
There was little difference among Republican candidates for governor in a televised debate Thursday when it came to questions of protecting schoolchildren from mass shootings, reversing some of the nation’s more liberal abortion-access laws and ensuring that parents, not bureaucrats, decide what children learn in the classroom.
Biden says there have been 20 mass shootings in the US since Uvalde school shooting
In his Thursday night address to the nation where he pushed several gun control measures, President Biden said just since Uvalde, there have been 20 mass shootings in the U.S.
In his Thursday night address to the nation where he pushed several gun control measures, President Biden said just since Uvalde, there have been 20 mass shootings in the U.S.
Chicago high school students lead 'Parade to the Polls' to cast early ballots
High school students who are voting for the first time led a "Parade to the Polls" in Chicago Thursday.
High school students who are voting for the first time led a "Parade to the Polls" in Chicago Thursday.
Ohio GOP law hopes to arm school teachers with guns following mass shootings
The Republican-backed measure aims to undo the effect of a 2021 state Supreme Court ruling that said under current law armed school workers would need hundreds of hours of training.
The Republican-backed measure aims to undo the effect of a 2021 state Supreme Court ruling that said under current law armed school workers would need hundreds of hours of training.
Roderick Sawyer, son of former Chicago mayor, joins growing field to unseat Lori Lightfoot
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.