Chicago restaurant closes indoor dining because of Lightfoot's new proof of vaccination mandate
Just five days before Chicago’s new proof of vaccination requirement takes effect, one family-owned restaurant is moving to carryout and delivery only.
Chicago releases New Year's Eve safety plan
City officials on Wednesday unveiled their safety plan for downtown New Year's Eve celebrations happening in Chicago this weekend.
Chicago officials lay out safety plan for New Year's Eve celebrations
City officials on Wednesday unveiled their safety plan for downtown New Year's Eve celebrations happening in Chicago this weekend.
Chicago 911 dispatcher says 'all hell has broken loose,' rips Lightfoot over crime
"The blood, in my opinion, is on her hands," Keith Thornton said.
Chicago restaurant owners want vaccine mandate delayed to Jan. 15
Chicago restaurant owners are asking the city to delay the start of vaccine checks.
Chicago announces fireworks display along lakefront, Chicago River to ring in 2022
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced plans for a 1.5 mile-long midnight fireworks display along the lakefront and Chicago River to welcome in the new year.
Illinois state representative criticizes Lightfoot's vaccine mandate: 'a bad idea'
The longest-serving African American ever in the Illinois General Assembly claims Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's new vaccine order will do little to slow the spread of COVID-19 and runs the risk of triggering violent confrontations.
Political reaction to Lightfoot's new vaccine mandate in Chicago
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot's latest vaccine mandate in Chicago, which makes patrons of bars, restaurants and other places of gathering prove they're vaccinated before entry.
Republican candidates for Illinois governor blast Pritzker, Lightfoot over newest Chicago vaccine mandate
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot's latest vaccine mandate in Chicago, which makes patrons of bars, restaurants and other places of gathering prove they're vaccinated before entry.
Lightfoot, city leaders honor Chicago firefighters killed in line of duty
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city leaders paid their respects to the city's fallen firefighters at the Stockyard Memorial on Wednesday.
Chicago honors CFD members lost in line of duty
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city leaders paid their respects to the city's fallen firefighters at the Stockyard Memorial on Wednesday.
Chicago businessman donates $50K to first responders who lost pay for not reporting vaccine status
On top of donating $50,000 to first responders, Dr. Willie Wilson also pulled out an extra $21,000 to give to those who showed up to the news conference Wednesday morning.
Lightfoot mandates proof of vaccination to enter Chicago bars, restaurants and other venues
“If you wish to live life as normally as possible, with the ease to do the things that you love, you must be vaccinated in the city of Chicago starting Jan. 3,” said Lightfoot. “This health order might pose an inconvenience to the unvaccinated, and the fact is, it's inconvenient by design.”
Chicago restaurants react to new vaccine mandate
Some establishments have already been requiring people to be vaccinated in order to enter the business.
Chicago vaccine mandate: Proof of vaccine needed at restaurants, bars and other venues in 2022
Beginning Jan. 3, people will have to show proof of vaccination to enter bars, restaurants, fitness centers and entertainment and recreational venues where food and drink are served in the city of Chicago.
Chicago restaurants react to Lightfoot's vaccine mandate
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced additional mitigations for the city of Chicago on Tuesday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Proof of vaccination needed to enter several Chicago establishments starting Jan. 3
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced additional mitigations for the city of Chicago on Tuesday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Lightfoot: Stop letting people charged with violent crimes out
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is requesting that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland send more federal resources to Chicago to help combat the surging crime and gun violence.
Lightfoot asks for federal help to fight Chicago violence
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is requesting that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland send more federal resources to Chicago to help combat the surging crime and gun violence.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot calls on feds to send more resources to help combat violent crime
"We need these additional resources well in advance of summer," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday while addressing the surge in violent crime.