'Not smart, not safe': Lightfoot critical of pre-teens coming to downtown Chicago at night by themselves
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."
ACLU comes out against Lightfoot's weekend curfew in Chicago
After a teen was killed in Millennium Park, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot set an earlier curfew for young people downtown. Alexandra Block from ACLU of Illinois joined FOX 32 to explain why the group is against this move.
Chicago Police Department veteran announces run for mayor
Frederick Collins says he will make Chicago's crime problem a key campaign issue.
CPD veteran Frederick Collins announces bid for mayor
Frederick Collins says he will make Chicago's crime problem a key campaign issue.
Lightfoot cracks down after young people flood downtown, cause weekend chaos
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."
Lightfoot moves up citywide curfew following fatal shooting of teen downtown
"You need to make sure you understand what your young people are doing. Who they are with and where they are going,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday.
Mayor Lightfoot sets earlier citywide weekend curfew
A day after announcing that unaccompanied minors would be banned from Millennium Park on weekend evenings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot took the next step and rolled back the citywide weekend curfew to 10 p.m. from the current 11 p.m.
Chicago bumps up weekend curfew after recent downtown violence
Mayor Lori Lightfoot moved Chicago's weekend curfew for minors up by one hour Monday after crowds of teens flooded downtown streets and caused chaos over the weekend.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposes 6pm curfew on teens at Millennium Park after boy is murdered
“Effective immediately, from Thursday through Sunday, unaccompanied minors are not allowed in Millennium Park after 6:00 p.m.," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in the midst of chaos at the popular tourist attraction.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposes 6pm curfew on teens at Millennium Park after boy is murdered
“Effective immediately, from Thursday through Sunday, unaccompanied minors are not allowed in Millennium Park after 6:00 p.m.," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in the midst of chaos at the popular tourist attraction.
Chosen casino developer lays out his cards — but wary residents would rather Bally’s folds its hand
The hedge fund owner whose East Coast corporation is poised to break ground on Chicago’s first casino pledged Thursday “to keep our promises” to neighbors of a massive gaming complex in River West — but a room full of skeptical residents pushed back on a proposal they worry will increase traffic and crime.
South Side native Kam Buckner announces run for Chicago mayor
The Chicago mayoral race is heating up, with another contender tossing their hat into the ring.
Chicago man threatened Mayor Lightfoot, Kim Foxx with hate crimes: officials
Prosecutors say Christopher Tatlock sent an email to Kim Foxx threatening to shoot and hang her if she did not prosecute crime in Chicago. Authorities then found evidence of a similar email sent to Mayor Lightfoot.
Kam Buckner announces run for Chicago mayor
The Chicago mayoral race is heating up, with another contender tossing their hat into the ring.
South Side State Rep. Kam Buckner announces run for Chicago mayor
The Chicago mayoral race is heating up, with another contender tossing their hat into the ring.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces support for abortion access
Several women who help lead Chicago appeared together Monday, showing they're ready for an abortion rights battle.
Bally's casino firms up commitment for hotel in Chicago
Opponents of a Bally's casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street suggested Monday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to stampede the city council to give a premature stamp of approval.
Lightfoot promises Chicago will be safe haven for women seeking abortion
Several women who help lead Chicago appeared together Monday, showing they're ready for an abortion rights battle.
Bally's casino firms up commitment for hotel in Chicago
Opponents of a Bally's casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street suggested Monday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to stampede the city council to give a premature stamp of approval.
Chicagoans react to Bally's casino proposal for River West
A casino can bring in a lot of money for Chicago, however, neighbors are concerned it will also bring trouble in the way of traffic congestion, crime and construction inconvenience.