The Latest Breaking News from Lori Lightfoot

Lightfoot ‘fully expects’ Columbus statue to be returned to Grant Park pedestal

But first, the mayor wants a plan to prevent a repeat of the July 2020 protest that injured dozens of officers. And the leader of on Italian American group said Monday the return of another Columbus statue to Arrigo Park is just as vital.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2022

Afternoon Edition: March 28, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2022

Nicole Lee takes seat in City Council after unanimous confirmation vote

Nicole Lee cemented her place in Chicago political history on Monday as the City Council’s first-ever Chinese-American member after sailing through her confirmation hearing and being sworn into office less than an hour later.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2022

Afternoon Edition: March 25, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2022

Lightfoot to waive 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax hike until Dec. 31 to ease pain at pump

The city will forfeit about $18 million by temporarily reducing the gas tax. The tax money pays for snow removal, street paving, bridge maintenance and related personnel costs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2022

Lightfoot says 5 years for sweeping police reforms was ‘unrealistic’ as city gets another 3 years

The mayor estimates the cost of completing those massive reforms will be between $50 million and $100 million.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2022

Chicago Teachers Union suit claims group is a ‘front’ working for the ‘benefit of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’

The Chicago Teachers Union is suing a former top adviser to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and a “Jane Doe” over their alleged interference in the May election of union officers.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 24, 2022

CTU sues Lightfoot ally, accuses her of interfering in union’s elections

Lisa Schneider Fabes said she has not had an opportunity to review the lawsuit from CTU but believes she “acted at all times consistent with applicable law.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022

Afternoon Edition: March 24, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022

Chicago prepares for Ukrainian refugees to ease burden on Warsaw

Since Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked war began, 300,000 Ukrainian refugees have poured into Warsaw alone, increasing the population of the Polish capital by 15%.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022