Democratic National Convention expected to boost Chicago economy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker spoke on Wednesday with excitement about the convention's return to Chicago after nearly three decades.
Lightfoot, city leaders blast Walmart for closing South Side stores
Walmart is moving out, closing half of its stores in Chicago saying they haven't been profitable in 17 years and lose millions of dollars annually.
Pritzker, Lightfoot, Johnson celebrate Chicago as host city for DNC 2024
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker spoke with excitement on Wednesday about the convention's return to Chicago after nearly three decades.
Lightfoot, Johnson react to Chicago hosting Biden and DNC in 2024
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Judge refuses to delay funding vote for Pioneer Bank redevelopment in Humboldt Park
A Cook County judge on Tuesday refused to delay the redevelopment of the Pioneer Bank building in Humboldt Park, a part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s signature Invest South/West program.
Chicago officials break ground on mixed-income housing in Englewood
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined city officials and DL3 Realty on Tuesday to break ground on new mixed-income housing in the Englewood community.
Chicago officials break ground on mixed-income housing in Englewood
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined city officials and DL3 Realty on Tuesday to break ground on new mixed-income housing in the Englewood community.
Chicago City Council independence vote called into question
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
Lightfoot extends ShotSpotter, while Johnson plans to end the program
While mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has vowed to end the city's contract with ShotSpotter, Mayor Lori Lightfoot already signed off on an extension.
Person responsible for ‘liking’ anti-transgender post from CPD Twitter account will be held accountable, Lightfoot says
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Eric Carter confirmed via Twitter Friday afternoon that someone with access to the CPD Twitter account ‘liked’ an anti-transgender post.
Lightfoot offers words of advice for incoming Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
After the Chicago Fire Department's second loss in as many days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked Wednesday what advice she has for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Lightfoot offers words of advice for incoming Chicago mayor
After the Chicago Fire Department's second loss in as many days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked Wednesday what advice she has for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Breakdown of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's proposed taxes
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for the new public spending he has promised.
Breakdown of Brandon Johnson's proposed taxes
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for big new public spending he has promised.
CPS staffer charged with stalking Mayor Lori Lightfoot
A Chicago Public Schools employee is facing stalking charges after repeatedly showing up to Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home in Logan Square and acting in an "aggressive and hostile manner."
CPS teacher accused of stalking Mayor Lori Lightfoot
A Chicago Public Schools teacher is facing stalking charges after repeatedly showing up to Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home in Logan Square and acting in an “aggressive and hostile manner."
Chicago Mayoral Election: Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas rush to finish line
Chicago's mayoral runoff election is Tuesday, April 4, and candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson were busy on last Sunday of the campaign trying to nail down every last vote. Nate Rodgers reports.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson race around Chicago on last weekend before Election Day
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson were busy on Saturday, racing around the city as the clock winds down towards Election Day.
Portillo's Day to celebrate 60th birthday of iconic Chicago-area chain
Portillo's is celebrating its 60th birthday next Wednesday.
Portillo's Day to celebrate Chicago staple's 60th birthday
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has officially declared April 5, 2023 as Portillo's Day.