Illinois politicians react to Texas school shooting
Illinois politicians are reacting to the news, as Democratic lawmakers are calling for immediate action and gun control measures.
Chicago's Willis Tower renovated to compete with remote work lifestyle
Among the new amenities is a 300,000 square-foot enclosure called "The Catalog" which features restaurants, shops, a food hall and a giant glass ceiling offering a stunning view of the Willis Tower.
Chicago alderman calls expansion of juvenile curfew hours 'the mayor's latest stupid idea'
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) sounds off on what he calls an "unproductive" ordinance that would expand curfew hours for Chicago juveniles seven days a week.
Lightfoot hosts summit focused on keeping young people engaged this summer
The event involved community members from all over the city, working to identify meaningful ways to support Chicago’s youth and young adults with a focus on violence prevention.
Lightfoot hosts summit focused on keeping young people engaged this summer
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hosted a "Summer Action Summit for Youth" to offer insight on what the city is planning. They also discussed how the city and local communities will support youth in the summer.
City Council delays action on Lightfoot’s curfew crackdown
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s executive order turning back the clock and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced curfew law — from 11-to-10 p.m. for minors under 18 instead of under 17—will not have the weight of law behind it. At least not for a few days.
Chicago City Council's casino committee may vote on $1.7 billion Bally's casino on Monday
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
Chicago City Council's casino committee may vote on $1.7 billion Bally's casino on Monday
"This project is good for our business environment in Chicago, and is going to keep us nationally and globally competitive," said Chicago Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar. "I will remind everyone that New York is currently exploring a casino RFP that they'll set out. And our peer cities that we compete with for tourists – like Sydney, London, Singapore – these cities all offer gaming."
Chicago Ald. Lopez says new city curfew would pull resources from neighborhoods that need protection
“Here we are rushing to do this, so that this administration can make it seem like they’ve done something,” said Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez.
Chicago alderman says new city curfew would pull resources from neighborhoods that need protection
Chicago mayoral candidate and Alderman Raymond Lopez says he does not support a proposal by Mayor Lori Lightfoot that would change the citywide curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 pm.
Lightfoot issues deadline for Chicago casino approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.
Chicago mass shooting: Police, mayor brace for weekend after 2 killed, 7 others wounded near McDonald's
A mass shooting on Chicago's Near North Side left two dead and seven others injured. Now, Chicago police and the mayor are bracing for the weekend. FOX 32's Nate Rodgers breaks it down on First at Four.
Once again, Chicago’s top cop on defensive over gun violence -- this time, over mass shooting downtown
For the third time this week, Chicago’s top cop found himself on the defensive over gun violence Friday, this time over a mass shooting downtown that left two dead and seven injured.
Chicago curfew rollback clears city council committee amid opposition
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Millennium Park curfew in effect, unaccompanied minors no longer allowed after 6 p.m.
The curfew for minors in Millennium Park officially began Thursday night. Unaccompanied minors will not be allowed in the park after 6 p.m.
Chicago to resume water meter installations after 3-year pause
A state law takes effect next year, which requires lead service lines be replaced with non-lead lines whenever a meter is installed.
Chicago water meter installations to restart after 3-year pause
The city of Chicago will resume water meter installations. Mayor Lori Lightfoot suspended the program in 2019 after a study found lead levels rose 22 percent in homes after a water meter was installed.
Examining the legality of Mayor Lightfoot's Millennium Park curfew for minors
Craig Futterman, clinical professor of law at University of Chicago Law School, weighs in on the legality of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's new curfew for unaccompanied minors at Millennium Park.
New athletic field coming to Little Village school this fall
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped break ground Tuesday on a new athletic field at Farragut Academy in Little Village.
New Chicago curfews implemented after violence at Millennium Park
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot is calling on parents: "You need to make sure you understand what your young people are doing. Who they are with and where they are going."