New report finds Chicago taxpayers paid out $250M in police-related settlements
A new report is slamming the City of Chicago for the amount of money tax payers shell out for police-related settlements.
Lightfoot cancels $42.7M pre-election property tax increase
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Mayoral allies urge Lightfoot to scrap plans for $42.7 million property tax increase
The tax increase would cost the average home owner $34 more per year, “That’s about the price of an Al’s Italian beef — hot, dipped, with extra cheese — for a family of four,” the mayor said.
Illinois lawmaker threatens to block $50M for proposed CPS school
One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.
Lightfoot pushes back on claim that Invest South/West more talk than action
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday pushed back hard against the notion that her signature plan to rebuild 10 South and West Side commercial strips is more talk than action.
Lightfoot pushes back on claim that Invest South/West more talk than action
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday pushed back hard against the notion that her signature plan to rebuild 10 South and West Side commercial strips is more talk than action.
Garcia, Lopez take shots at one another in Chicago mayoral election
Some heated words were exchanged Tuesday in the contest for mayor of Chicago, as another big name considers whether to enter the race.
Garcia, Lopez take shots at one another in Chicago mayoral election
Some heated words were exchanged Tuesday in the contest for mayor of Chicago, as another big name considers whether to enter the race.
Will Chuy Garcia run for mayor of Chicago again? Here's what he said
Chuy Garcia is widely considered the strongest challenge to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot — if he runs.
Will Chuy Garcia run for mayor of Chicago again?
Chuy Garcia is widely considered the strongest challenge to Mayor Lori Lightfoot -- if he runs.
Pritzker, Lightfoot unveil design plans for new Chicago tech hub
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a model of the first building in what's planned to become a riverfront, tech office campus between the South Loop and Chinatown.
Pritzker, Lightfoot unveil design plans for new Chicago tech hub
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a model of the first building in what's planned to become a riverfront, tech office campus between the South Loop and Chinatown.
Chicago hits new milestone with welcoming over 1K migrants to the city
Chicago hit a new milestone when it comes to migrants being sent up from Texas.
Lightfoot looks to make outdoor dining permanent in Chicago
In a new ordinance proposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, hundreds of restaurants that have set up outdoor seating in nearby corridors, parking lots and streets would have the opportunity to make that permanent.
Chicago park rededicated to honor German-Jewish poet killed in Holocaust
Kolmar Park is now named for Gertrud Kolmar.
Lightfoot looks to make outdoor dining permanent in Chicago
If you've been enjoying all those new opportunities to dine outside in the city — here is some good news. Those makeshift patios could become permanent.
Lightfoot tells McDonald's CEO to 'educate himself' after he warns of rising Chicago crime
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at the CEO of McDonald’s after he highlighted the difficulty rising crime in the city has caused for his business, telling him he needs to "educate himself" on the matter.
Lightfoot proposes new, improved — and permanent — outdoor dining program
An outdoor dining program that proved to be a lifesaver for Chicago restaurants and bars during the darkest days of the pandemic would be made permanent — and expanded into the curb lane — under a mayoral plan proposed Wednesday.
More migrants to arrive in Chicago on Wednesday
Since August 31, the city has welcomed more than 800 asylum seekers sent up from the Texas border via bus without notice.
More migrants to arrive in Chicago on Wednesday
Since August 31, the city has welcomed more than 800 asylum seekers sent up from the Texas border via bus without notice.