Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

Friday April 1, 2022

Mayor Lori Lightfoot emphasizes the importance of wearing a mask as she provides an update about the COVID-19 vaccinations at Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Youngrae Kim/AP hide caption

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Economy

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes gift cards to help residents pay for gas

April 1, 2022 • The proposal also includes transit cards that will help Illinois residents paying an average of $4.46 per gallon at the pump, compared to a national average of $4.23.

Wednesday December 15, 2021

Law

A Black Chicago woman handcuffed in the nude in a wrongful raid to get $2.9 million

December 15, 2021 • Lawmakers vote on the payout on Wednesday, years after the "horrific video" of Anjanette Young triggered a slew of policy changes in the way the police department conducts search warrants.

Tuesday November 9, 2021

McDonald's CEO apologizes after saying 2 slain children were failed by their parents

In this Nov. 17, 2016 photo, Chris Kempczinski, then-incoming president of McDonald's USA, speaks at a McDonald's restaurant in New York's Tribeca neighborhood. Kempczinski is under fire for comments he made in a text message to the Chicago mayor. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

McDonald's CEO apologizes after saying 2 slain children were failed by their parents

November 9, 2021 • Chris Kempczinski held a town hall with employees on Monday after reports revealed he messaged Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and appeared to blame the death of two shooting victims on their parents.

Thursday February 18, 2021

'Confusion' Hampered Chicago Police Response To Summer Protests, Watchdog Report Says

Chicago Police officers watch demonstrators on Lake Shore Drive during a protest in honor of George Floyd, in June, in downtown Chicago. A new report says police were unprepared and ill-equipped to handle the summer's protests. Nam Y. Huh/AP hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

'Confusion' Hampered Chicago Police Response To Summer Protests, Watchdog Report Says

February 18, 2021 • Chicago's inspector general said Thursday that the department showed "confusion and lack of coordination" in the face of the Black Lives Matter protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.

Wednesday July 22, 2020

15 People Wounded In Shooting That Targeted Funeral In Chicago

Chicago Police Department officers stand in front of Rhodes Funeral Services as they investigate the scene of a shooting Tuesday night. Gun violence outside a funeral left at least 15 people wounded. Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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National

15 People Wounded In Shooting That Targeted Funeral In Chicago

July 22, 2020 • The violence exploded outside a funeral home in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, where investigators say they found at least 60 shell casings.

Monday December 2, 2019

Chicago Mayor Fires Police Superintendent, Citing 'Ethical Lapses'

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced on Nov. 7 that he would retire at the end of the year. On Monday, he was fired by the mayor. Teresa Crawford/AP hide caption

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Law

Chicago Mayor Fires Police Superintendent, Citing 'Ethical Lapses'

December 2, 2019 • Just last month Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised the reform-minded Eddie Johnson. On Monday, she accused him of intentionally lying to her and the public about being discovered asleep in his car.