The Latest Breaking News from Lori Lightfoot

Lightfoot denies making obscene, derogatory remark about Italian Americans

“I feel compelled to state that the deeply offensive and ridiculous claims are wholly lacking in merit,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a written statement issued Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

Lightfoot won’t be deposed in former top cop’s sexual harassment case

A federal judge on Thursday granted the city’s motion directing former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and his accuser to submit written questions to Mayor Lightfoot, shooting down a request for a potentially embarrassing deposition.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

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House passes bill designed to help veterans exposed to toxins during service

Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022

Garcia says Lightfoot faces toughest re-election challenge of any mayor in 40 years

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia said the incumbent mayor faces really long odds, but he all but ruled himself out as a possible challenger.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2022

Chicago suspends “Sister City” relationship with Moscow

On Tuesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced she directed World Business Chicago to suspend Chicago’s sister city relationship with the Russian capital.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2022

Chicago suspends Moscow’s Sister City status over Russian invasion of Ukraine

CHICAGO — After nearly three dozen aldermen called for Chicago’s Sister Cities relationship with Moscow to be suspended while the Russian war on Ukraine is ongoing, Mayor Lori Lightfoot directed World Business Chicago to do just that.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 1, 2022

Arne Duncan won’t run for Chicago mayor in 2023

CHICAGO — Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will not be running for mayor against Lori Lightfoot in the 2023 election, he announced on Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 1, 2022

Arne Duncan won’t run for mayor

“I am exactly where I need to be, doing the work I love,” Duncan, co-founder of the anti-gun violence organization Chicago CRED, said in a statement issued Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2022

Onetime Lightfoot ally says she will ‘absolutely not’ support mayor’s reelection bid: ‘I’m tired of being ignored’

CHICAGO — One of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s top City Council allies said she will “absolutely not” support her campaign for reelection and criticized the mayor for being divisive, comments that reflect broader discontent with Lightfoot’s leadership style as she prepares to seek a second term.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 28, 2022

One of Lightfoot’s closest City Council allies won’t back re-election bid: ‘I am sick and tired of being thrown under the bus’

Lightfoot’s decision to deny General Iron the permit it needs for its car-shredding operations in Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza’s ward was the breaking point, but hardly the only problem. "I’m tired of being ignored," Sadlowski Garza said.:

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2022