'We will not turn our backs': 2 buses of migrants arrive in Chicago from Texas
The buses arrived at Chicago's Union Station at around 7:30 p.m., carrying migrants who crossed the southern border illegally.
Chicago alderman calls on Lightfoot to apologize for comments about his late father
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
Son of former Chicago mayor demands Lightfoot apologize for comments made about his late father
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
'Reckless and irresponsible': Chicago alderman claps back at Lightfoot's comments
The son of former Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer is asking Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments she made about his now deceased father.
Lightfoot: Chicago's Black neighborhoods portrayed as more troubled, violent than they actually are
"The media doesn't tell the true story of Black Chicago," Mayor Lightfoot told a group at a South Side Chicago restaurant.
Lightfoot: Chicago's Black neighborhoods portrayed as more troubled, violent than they actually are
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and a key ally claimed Tuesday that the city's Black neighborhoods are portrayed as more troubled and violent than they really are.
Ald. Tom Tunney joins City Council exodus
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), the powerful chairman of the City Council’s Zoning Committee and a key member of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s leadership team, is retiring.
Lightfoot appoints 7-member interim police oversight commission
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday appointed the seven-member commission charged with taking the first step toward delivering civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department that’s pivotal to restoring shattered trust between residents and police.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson files lawsuit to stop closure of voting precincts
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson filed a lawsuit Monday against the Chicago Board of Elections.
Democratic Chicago lawmaker calls out Lightfoot, Foxx for crime wave: 'The criminals are winning'
Democratic State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford is pleading with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to get tougher on crime.
Lightfoot highlights investments for Chicago start-up businesses
Dozens of business owners Thursday learned the ‘dos’ and 'don'ts' on getting government contracts.
Mayor Lightfoot highlights investments for Chicago start-up businesses
Dozens of business owners Thursday learned the ‘dos’ and 'don'ts' on getting government contracts.
Lightfoot accuses conservative PAC of darkening her skin in TV ad: ‘News flash. I’m Black and I'm proud'
“News flash. I’m Black and I’m proud. Everyone knows it. No need to use cheap tricks to darken my skin and try to scare voters with false narratives about Chicago,” Lightfoot said in a statement on Tuesday.
Lightfoot touts report ranking Chicago one of the best cities in violence prevention
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to change the conversation about violence in Chicago, pointing to some positive new crime numbers and national recognition for violence prevention.
Mayor Lightfoot touts report ranking Chicago one of the best cities in violence prevention
Chicago is spending $52-million this year on violence prevention, with a focus on 15 communities hardest hit by crime.
Lightfoot touts report ranking Chicago one of the best cities in violence prevention
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to change the conversation about violence in Chicago, pointing to some positive new crime numbers and national recognition for violence prevention.
CPS students return for first day of school
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez welcomed students back Monday for the first day of school at Excel Academy of South Shore.
Chicago Public Schools students return to school for 'recovery year'
Falconer Elementary on Chicago's Northwest Side, was spruced up for the first day of school on Monday.
Italian American leaders push for return of Columbus statues, say Chicago cannot 'bury history'
“History is a treasure that cannot be buried,” said Ron Ornesti, president of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans. “Why not focus on the stories that need to be told. New plaques and new monuments."
Lightfoot rips into Bailey for calling Chicago a 'hellhole'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is slamming the Republican candidate for Illinois governor.