Italian-American group calls for return of Columbus statues to Chicago parks
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans said Wednesday it’s putting the final touches on a plan to return by Columbus Day and protect — at city expense — statues of Christopher Columbus that Mayor Lori Lightfoot ordered removed from Grant and Arrigo parks two years ago.
Italian American group wants statues returned by Columbus Day, protected at taxpayer expense
The statues became a favorite target of protests and vandalism during the civil unrest following the May 2020 death of George Floyd. Protesters clashed with police in Grant Park while trying to topple the statue during a large confrontation in July 2020.
Chicago 911 dispatcher resigns, blasts Lightfoot's 'lies and corruption': 'I don't stand for that'
A Chicago 911 dispatcher said Tuesday he has resigned from his job over what he sees as a lack of support for law enforcement from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city officials.
Discover opens new customer care center in Chatham
For the Chatham neighborhood, it was a milestone.
Discover opens new customer care center on Chicago's South Side
On Monday, Discover held the grand opening of its brand-new customer care center and community center on Chicago’s South Side.
Discover opens new customer care center in Chatham
On Monday, Discover held the grand opening of its brand-new customer care center and community center on Chicago’s South Side.
City agencies prohibited from investigating those who come to Chicago seeking abortions
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order preventing city agencies from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.
City agencies barred from investigating those who come to Chicago seeking abortions
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order Thursday preventing city agencies, including Chicago police, from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.
CPS teachers who faced being fired for protesting General Iron let off with warning
Two Chicago Public Schools teachers faced firing for their roles encouraging high school students to protest the proposed move of General Iron to the Southeast Side, an action that their union says is retaliation for embarrassing Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the years-long debate.
Lightfoot joins over 500 volunteers to help pack back-to-school essentials
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
Lightfoot joins volunteers to pack back-to-school essentials
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
Chicago makes pitch to host DNC as Trump calls city a 'warzone'
Wherever Democrats convene, Republicans such as former President Trump will be offering a counter-narrative.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot refusing to pay speeding, red light tickets as they pile up: Report
Multiple police-driven vehicles used to transport Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have reportedly racked up multiple traffic tickets that have gone unpaid despite the mayor's advocacy for stricter speed cameras in the city.
Democrats considering Chicago to host DNC in 2024
City leaders pushed to impress a team with the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday, in what would be a boon to Chicago's convention business.
Chicago makes pitch to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Members from the Democratic National Committee visited Chicago Tuesday as the city tries to land the 2024 convention.
Chicago parks group decries lack of involvement in plans for Soldier Field renovation
Juanita Irizarry, executive director of Friends of the Parks, said the city should have sought their input in the latest plans for upgrading Soldier Field and the Museum Campus.
Lightfoot pitches plan to keep Bears at Soldier Field
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is throwing a Hail Mary pass. She’s trying to keep the Chicago Bears from moving to Arlington Heights.
Protesters want Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to return state of Christopher Columbus to park
The protesters say it's not fair that Christopher Columbus is "getting blamed for all our problems in the world," and they want Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to put his statue back.
Lightfoot urged to release report on botched implosion that coated Little Village in dust
The Chicago City Council is urging Mayor Lori Lightfoot to release a watchdog’s report on actions leading up to the botched 2020 implosion of a coal plant smokestack that left Little Village covered in dust.
Chicago City Council upholds Lightfoot's lower ticketing threshold for speed cameras
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.