Emotional farewell address: Mayor Lightfoot reflects on four years of progress in Chicago
In an emotional farewell address, Chicago?Mayor?Lori Lightfoot choked up at times. The mayor asserted her four years have changed Chicago for the better.
Lightfoot prepares farewell address as Johnson reveals inauguration plans
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will deliver a farewell address Monday after a rollercoaster four years in the mayoral office.
Venezuelan migrant shares harrowing journey to Chicago for better life
The woman said she walked through the jungle, many hours each day with her kids on a very difficult journey and is here to find a higher quality of life, to work and help her family members who remain in Venezuela.
Chicago summit brings together over 450 businesses, majority led by women and founders of color
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
Chicago summit brings together over 450 businesses, majority led by women and founders of color
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
City to host meeting for South Shore migrant shelter
The Chicago Mayor's Office is preparing to to discuss plans to house migrants at the old South Shore High School.
Chicago shelters overwhelmed as more migrant buses may be on the way
Just two days after Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott asking him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, it’s possible that more buses are already on the way.
With Chicago migrant shelters at capacity, community members pitch in
The city of Chicago is calling on the community to help arriving asylum seekers.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Lightfoot, Abbott go toe-to-toe in second round of sparring over migrants
It's round two in a battle between Chicago's mayor and the governor of Texas. Busloads of migrants will be arriving in Chicago, even though Lori Lightfoot says the city's resources are tapped out.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for the city on Tuesday. The grant program is part of the mayor's Chicago Recovery Plan.
What's next for Chicago as it deals with mass influx of migrants?
Karina Ayala Bermejo from Instituto Del Progreso Latino talks about the clash between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the toll it is taking on human lives in Chicago.
Chicago, Texas clash over migrants: 'Shameful but sadly expected'
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott sparred on Twitter Monday.
Chicago, Texas clash over migrants: 'Shameful but sadly expected'
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are sparring again on Twitter.
Lightfoot to Texas Governor: 'Stop the inhumane, dangerous bussing of migrants to Chicago'
Outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday urging him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, saying the immigration problem is a national crisis that can?t be pushed from city to city.
Lightfoot to Texas Governor: 'Stop the inhumane, dangerous bussing of migrants to Chicago'
The letter said that Texas is planning to resume sending busloads of migrants from Texas to other parts of the country -- including Chicago -- next week.
Three new libraries headed to the South and West sides
The libraries in Back of the Yards and Humboldt Park will include residential and commercial spaces as a part of the city’s Invest South/West initiative.
Lightfoot to recognize individuals, groups who have made a positive impact in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recognized individuals and groups on Tuesday who have made a positive impact in the city.
Lightfoot to recognize individuals, group who have made a positive impact in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be recognizing individuals and groups on Tuesday who have made a positive impact in our city.
Chicago Fire breaks ground on new training facility despite disapproval from residents
The Chicago Fire Football Club broke ground Tuesday on a new training facility in the Roosevelt Square neighborhood.