City Council approves Lightfoot's $12.5 million gas and transit card giveaway
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
Chicago City Council approves gas, CTA giveaway
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
Chicago alderwoman weighs in on City Council's approval of gas, transit card giveaway
Chicago Alderwoman Emma Mitts discusses the 'Chicago Moves' plan, which gives free gas and transit cards to residents.
Chicago City Council approves Lightfoot's gas, transit card giveaway
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to have Chicago taxpayers foot the bill for a $12.5 million giveaway of gasoline and transit rides won approval Wednesday from the full city council.
When can I apply for $500 monthly Chicago cash assistance program?
Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.
Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino
In March, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
Lightfoot unveils climate action plan to combat Chicago emissions
Earth Day in Chicago is aimed at helping businesses and neighbors become healthier by being greener in 2022.
Lightfoot lays out Chicago's 2022 Climate Action Plan to celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day in Chicago is aimed at helping businesses and neighbors become healthier by being greener in 2022.
Lightfoot to lay out Chicago's 2022 Climate Action Plan to celebrate Earth Day
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will release Chicago's 2022 Climate Action Plan today in celebration of Earth Day.
Chicago elected officials, nonprofits ready themselves after Biden announces 'Unite for Ukraine'
President Joe Biden announced Monday a streamlined program to help Ukrainian refugees settle in the United States.
Defense Innovation Unit opens in Chicago
The U.S. Department of Defense is moving into Chicago, hoping to tap into the growing tech sector to aid military innovation.
Chicago elected officials ready themselves for influx in Ukrainian refugees
President Joe Biden is calling 'Unite for Ukraine' an expedited channel for secure and legal migration from Europe to America for Ukrainians who have a sponsor here in the states.
Critics hit Lightfoot for gas and transit card giveaway
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson — with house money.
Chicago City Council committee approves Lightfoot's gas card giveaway
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson — with house money.
Lightfoot's $12M gas and transit card giveaway narrowly approved by committee
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson — with house money.
Lightfoot says Chicago is 'trending in the right direction' ahead of potential reelection bid
Chicago is poised for “the best economic recovery of any big city in the nation, bar none,” in spite of “what the naysayers” claim, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday, laying the groundwork for what’s likely to be an uphill battle for a second term.
Lightfoot tweaks gas card giveaway in attempt to attain City Council approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is tweaking her proposed gas giveaway yet again in an attempt to mollify opposition and pave the road to City Council approval.
Lightfoot: Building where fatal porch collapse happened ‘in serious trouble’
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday blamed a West Side porch collapse that killed a 53-year-old man and seriously injured two others on a “family home” that a brother and sister could not afford to maintain.