Massive renovation project announced for Union Station in Chicago
Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the Chicago Union Station Access Project.
Soldier Field dome the topper for Chicago's lakefront plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Museum Campus working group, composed of 23 civic leaders, released "Where Worlds Connect" Thursday — a report detailing recommendations to enhance the Museum Campus.
Durbin, Lightfoot among those in support of Union Station renovation project
Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago's Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the “Chicago Union Station Access Project.”
Lightfoot releases report of recommendations to enhance Chicago's Museum Campus
According to the report, the group's vision includes five key themes of recommendations.
Chicago on high alert for weekend violence after cop shot, mass shooting
You can expect to see more Chicago police officers on the ground this weekend. The city's top cop and Mayor Lightfoot are also asking parents to do their part.
Chicago police officer shot and seriously wounded answering call of domestic disturbance in University Village
A Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded as he stepped off an elevator while answering a call of a domestic disturbance in University Village Friday morning, according to police.
Lightfoot refuses to apologize for saying 'F— Clarence Thomas'
Not only is Mayor Lori Lightfoot refusing to apologize for her obscene reference to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, she’s using her vulgar remark to raise money and arguing that Thomas is such a “disgrace” to the nation’s highest court that he should resign.
City of Chicago rejects $500M in asphalt bids due to pollution concerns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has rejected bids for more than $500 million in city work sought by a McKinley Park asphalt maker and several rivals, saying that the companies must show plans to control pollution.
Lightfoot says 'F— Clarence Thomas' for opinion urging Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage
'F— CLARENCE THOMAS': The incident with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was captured on now viral video.
'Come to Chicago': Lightfoot tells those worried about getting abortions after Supreme Court ruling
Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a simple message for those worried about their access to abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Illinois leaders react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot were two of several Illinois leaders to sound off on the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Mayor Lightfoot slams Roe v. Wade reversal: 'We are not yielding any ground'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot expressed her outrage over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Chicago mayor uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday used a disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off defeat on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket in Chicago.
Chicago proposal would raise speed limit for speed cameras
Under a plan approved by the Chicago Finance Committee Tuesday afternoon, drivers wouldn't be ticketed unless they go at least 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Chicago voter turnout low with primary one week away
Voter turnout is currently on track to be lower than in 2014, a midterm primary election in which Democrats got clobbered.
Chicago committee raises threshold for speed cameras
Chicago drivers could soon receive fewer speeding tickets, as aldermen have just taken the first step toward raising the limit for speed cameras.
Illinois primary election: Voter turnout in Chicago surprisingly low so far
Voter turnout is currently on track to be lower than in 2014, a midterm primary election in which Democrats got clobbered.
Low voter turnout so far in Chicago
After casting her own ballot Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot offered several theories for why voter turnout in this month's primary election is so far surprisingly low.