Chicago to mandate city employees be vaccinated
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
City workers will 'absolutely' have to be vaccinated, Lightfoot says
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Father of badly wounded Chicago cop rips Lightfoot: She 'compromised' his safety
The father of wounded Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. had harsh words for Mayor Lori Lightfoot Friday morning.
Chicago indoor mask mandate goes into effect Friday
Everyone will be required to wear a mask in any indoor public place in the city of Chicago starting Friday.
Lightfoot, Brown speak after funeral of Officer Ella French: 'We are grief-stricken'
“We are grief-stricken. Many officers feel alone and yes, some have anger. But we'll continue to be courageous, brave, committed and dedicated for Ella,” said Brown.
Lightfoot, law enforcement officials speak after the funeral of Officer Ella French
Members of the Community Safety Team and Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivered remarks after the funeral of Officer Ella French.
Lightfoot 'tied the hands of police,' says dad of badly wounded Chicago cop
The father of a Chicago police officer who suffered serious injuries in a shootout with suspects earlier this month that resulted in the death of Officer Ella French called out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday and said policy changes at the department gave bad guys in the city the upper hand against law enforcement.
Chicago speed cameras generated more than $11M in fines since March
Chicago speed cameras cited more than 322,000 tickets since March.
Chicago Police Department to spend $150M on overtime this year
The city said it has no choice but to keep the overtime meter running as murders and shootings surge, and police continue to retire.
Lightfoot, Brown botch slain Chicago cop's name: 'Ella Fitzgerald'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot botched fallen officer Ella French’s name just days after Chicago police superintendent David Brown did the same.
Chicago breaks ground on new youth center in Austin
Chicago is making a hefty investment in Austin on the West Side.
Lightfoot snaps at reporters in aftermath of Ella French shooting: 'Offensive and insulting'
More than two dozen Chicago police officers turned their backs when greeted by Lightfoot late Saturday at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where Ella French’s partner remains in critical condition. Asked to address the officers' protest, Lightfoot lamented that "we are living in a time where people don’t respect each other."
CPD raid victim: Officer French treated me with 'dignity and respect'
Anjanette Young, who is suing the city over a botched 2019 police raid at her home, says she is mourning the loss of Chicago Police Officer Ella French — the only officer who showed her "dignity or respect" that night.
Chicago offering students free CTA train, bus rides to school on first day
Free bus and train rides will be available to Chicago students on their first day back to school, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the CTA announced Wednesday.
Lightfoot, Chicago officials project $733 million budget shortfall
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released the city's 2022 budget forecast on Wednesday.
New details released in shooting of 2 Chicago cops
Prosecutors say three officers approached the car and the situation exploded after the younger brother — accused shooter Monte Morgan — refused to cooperate and became unruly.
Frustration with Chicago violence, mayor's response
Thirty-eight Chicago police officers have been fired upon so far this year, and 11 of them hit.
3 charged in shooting that killed Chicago cop, critically injured another
Two brothers have been charged in the shooting of two Chicago police officers during a traffic stop Saturday night, which killed Officer Ella French and critically wounded the other. A third man was charged for buying the weapon used in the attack.
Chicago police announce charges in shooting death of Officer Ella French
Chicago police on Monday announced charges against two brothers in the shooting of two officers Saturday night during a traffic stop.
Chicago Alderman Matt O'Shea on shooting death of Officer Ella French
After the shooting death of Chicago Police Officer Ella French, some residents, city leaders and cops are sharing their outrage towards Mayor Lori Lightfoot, saying she could be doing more.