The Latest Breaking News from Lori Lightfoot

As he steps down, Chicago’s top planner reflects on neighborhood projects and an unfinished agenda

Coming into the job four years ago as an appointee of former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Maurice Cox sometimes rankled developers by pushing for better architecture and community benefits.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2023

Afternoon Edition: How bad is Chicago’s budget outlook?

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023

Worst-case scenario: Chicago budget gap could reach $1.9 billion by 2026

Mayor Brandon’s three-year budget forecast is a far cry from the rosy picture painted by his predecessor, Lori Lightfoot, who had projected an $85 million 2024 budget shortfall.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023

Bally’s Medinah Temple temporary casino landlord Albert Friedman will hit $20 million jackpot under 4-year lease

Albert M. Friedman will get more than $16.5 million in rent and a $330,000 management fee under his four-year lease, obtained by the Sun-Times. Bally’s also must pay a property tax bill that’s topped $1.1 million a year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023

Chicago’s interim top cop shakes up command staff on way out the door

Some of Waller’s choices have troubled records. Two commanders have been accused of fostering a hostile work environment, and two other commanders have been named in costly lawsuits.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2023

Former mayor teaching Harvard students about how to deal with a pandemic — and with reporters

Lori Lightfoot’s class will include a mock press conference and a simulated community meeting. She’ll discuss the dangers of politicizing a pandemic and how to interact with the media, drawing on lessons learned amid COVID-19.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2023

Felony charges dropped against man found with guns at Chicago hotel — 2 years after Lightfoot, top cop suggested he planned mass attack

No evidence was ever produced that Keegan Casteel had nefarious intentions when a housekeeper found guns and ammunition in his room at the W Hotel on Lake Shore Drive.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2023

City tells court Southeast Side metal shredder would harm residents, should not open

Southside Recycling, formerly General Iron, wants a judge to force the city to issue it an operating permit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023

House migrants at City Hall, police union president says

John Catanzara, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said he’s fed up with having Chicago police officers “babysit” asylum seekers staying at district stations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023

Chicago’s September Board of Ed meeting to be held on West Side

The changes are meant to provide better access for students and parents with daytime work schedules than the school district’s usual workday meetings at its Loop headquarters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023