Lori Lightfoot
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Young West Siders Launched A ‘Safe Zone’ To Stop Area Violence. Hours Later, One Says He Was Punched By A Cop
Tae Dudley was swarmed by police, punched and cuffed without explanation, he said. He was never charged with a crime. Now, police and the Mayor's Office are investigating the incident.
9:30 AM CDTEnglewood Connect, A $15 Million Business Incubator To Be Built In An Old Firehouse, Could Break Ground This Fall
Englewood Connect will be built in three phases, the first including a restoration of the firehouse and construction of the “Living Room,” a year-round gathering space for neighbors.
Ken Griffin, Illinois’ Richest Man, Moving Citadel Headquarters To Miami
Around 300 Citadel employees are expected to move to the Miami headquarters within a year. The company will still maintain its Downtown Chicago office.
Monique Scott Appointed To Her Brother’s Job As 24th Ward Alderman As He Retires
The mayor dismissed critics who said Monique Scott was chosen to replace her brother Michael Scott Jr. based on nepotism, calling the criticism "frankly lazy."
Lightfoot Picks Ald. Michael Scott’s Sister, Monique Scott, To Replace Him As Lawndale’s Alderperson
From a list of 19 applicants, Mayor Lori Lightfoot picked the alderman's sister, who is from a powerful West Side family.
Postal Worker Kierra Coles Disappeared Nearly 4 Years Ago. Her Family And Police Are Boosting Efforts To Find Her
Kierra Coles was three months pregnant when she went missing Oct. 2, 2018. "If you know something, please say something," her mother said in a recent video about the case.
Organizers Protest Near Lightfoot’s Home, Demanding More South Side Housing Protections As Obama Center Is Built
South Siders have pushed city leaders to act faster to safeguard affordable housing near the massive project in Jackson Park. "We cannot wait on IOUs ... for more affordable housing to come later."
Despite City Lifeguard Shortage, Young Hopefuls Turned Away By Disorganized Park District Staffers, Parents Say
Kids looking for summer jobs waited in line for hours on Monday, with some not getting assigned a post. "They gave the kids hope they could help and then snatched it away," a parent said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announces Reelection Campaign: ‘They Say I’m Tough … They’re Absolutely Right’
Lightfoot defended her tough persona in a campaign video Tuesday: "I’ll be the first to admit I’m just not the most patient person. ... But just because some may not always like my delivery doesn’t mean we’re not delivering."
More License Plate Readers Coming To DuSable Lake Shore Drive To Crack Down On Shootings, Carjackings
Ald. Brian Hopkins said he hopes the additional cameras will help the Chicago Police Department solve crimes as they are short thousands of officers.
Lightfoot Says People Accused Of Violent Crimes ‘Are Guilty’ And Shouldn’t Be Released On Bail While Waiting For Trial
Mayor Lori Lightfoot made the comments after discussing recent shootings of two Chicago police officers and a U.S. Marshal, saying that people accused of violent crimes are committing more crimes while released on bail.
AIDS Garden Chicago Opens Along Lakefront, Dedicated To The Thousands Lost To The Deadly Epidemic
The memorial was created near the site of the former Belmont Rocks, a popular gathering place for LGBTQ people between the 1960s and 1990s.
Lightfoot Says Supreme Court’s Pending Abortion Ruling Is ‘Top Of Mind’ For LGBTQ Rights
Mayor Lori Lightfoot discussed the pending Supreme Court ruling's impact on LGBTQ people, among other issues affecting the community, during a meet-and-greet discussion Wednesday.
A 108-Unit Affordable Housing Development Could Be Coming To Englewood’s 63rd Street Corridor
The project would be the second big development to come to the Englewood Square area, along with an eco-food hub and business incubator planned for an old firehouse.
Illinois Leaders Slam Texas Gov. Abbott For Invoking Chicago Crime After 19 Kids Slain In Grade School
The tactic — trying to deflect from a mass shooting or scandal by referencing Chicago — is one that's been repeatedly used by high-level Republicans in recent years.
Chicago Casino Approved By City Council After Screaming Match Between Mayor, Alderman
After a heated vote, the $1.7 billion casino planned for the Tribune Publishing site now goes to the state's gaming board for final approval. Here's what it will look like.
Teens Stage Die-In At City Hall To Protest Lightfoot’s Controversial New Curfews: ‘We Need Healing’
Youth activists said the mayor's weekend night ban on Millennium Park for youth, as well as her attempt to move the daily citywide curfew earlier, will further criminalize young people of color.
Here Are The New Rules For Minors At Millennium Park
The new youth escort policy bans kids younger than 18 from being in the park without an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.
Chicago Teens And Young Adults Can Win 4-Day Lollapalooza Passes By Downloading My Chi. My Future. App
Now through July 10, the city will randomly select 25 app downloaders each week to get a pass. Participants must be 16-24 years old.
Chicago Casino Set For Final City Vote Wednesday After Committee OKs Bally’s Plan
The key vote came just weeks after Lightfoot announced Bally's was her top pick. The full City Council will vote on the controversial plan Wednesday.