The Latest Breaking News from Lori Lightfoot

Not so fast? Alderpersons seek to wave the caution flag on mayor’s NASCAR plan

Something this important is worthy of public legislative debate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022

Convicted killer’s lawyer says DNA test could change everything, Monkeypox deemed public health emergency and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 2, 2022

Discover Financial Services call center opens in former Target store in Chatham

Retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., who led protests after the Target closing was announced, had the gleeful final word at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the call center.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022

Lightfoot announces deal to keep Lollapalooza in Grant Park for another decade

The mayor made the announcement onstage to throngs of screaming fans, appearing alongside festival founder Perry Farrell.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022

Patrick Quinn could make a run at Lori Lightfoot

Sneed: Bolstered by polling, former governor supported mayor last time

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2022

Picture Chicago: This week’s can’t miss photos

Music strikes a chord with Chicago as visits from Chris Stapleton and Roger Waters, along with the start of Lollapalooza, fill the air.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2022

City Council members want to put the brakes on NASCAR’s Chicago street race

Alderpersons Pat Dowell (3rd), Sophia King (4th) and Brendan Reilly (42nd) are upset NASCAR could occupy part of Grant Park for two weeks next summer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2022

Chicago leaders confident of Lollapalooza security plans in wake of Highland Park mass shooting

CHICAGO — Less than a month after a gunman climbed a fire escape and positioned himself on a rooftop to fire rifle rounds into a mass of Independence Day paradegoers below in Highland Park, Chicago officials said they are confident they can keep one of the city’s largest festivals safe…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 28, 2022

Editorial: A domed Soldier Field? Not if taxpayers have to pay.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s bid to keep the Bears in Chicago by topping Soldier Field with a dome has the feel of desperation. It’s like the old hook-and-ladder play. Your team is 90 yards away from a touchdown with just a few seconds on the clock, and tries to lateral the…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 28, 2022

Editorial: We can’t leave police to fight their stress battles alone

As the third Chicago Police Department officer to commit suicide in less than a month was laid to rest this past weekend, arguments and anger over the city’s overtaxed police force took on a new sense of urgency.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 28, 2022