Por: Chicago Sun Times Politics September 24, 2022
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was accused Thursday of scrapping a Chicago Fire Department promotion list — and saddling taxpayers with excessive overtime costs — to get even with a controversial City Council member who was second in line to be promoted. Last year, Lightfoot lashed out at Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) over profane, threatening and misogynistic text messages Gardiner sent to people, including Lightfoot’s political consultant Joanna... + full article
Chicago Sun Times USA Politics September 29, 2022
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being urged to scrap plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — to avoid risking an embarrassing defeat and she’s listening, her City Council allies said Wednesday. Ald.... + más
3 ways to get a bigger tax refund | CBS News
Lightfoot attempting to revitalize LaSalle Street corridor | WGN-TV
WGN-TV USA Nation September 27, 2022
, Posted: Sep 26, 2022 / 05:33 PM CDT Updated: Sep 26, 2022 / 05:40 PM CDT SHARE CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot has spent most of her first term touting efforts to bring investments to Chicago’s South and West Sides. But in her latest efforts, her attention has shifted to... + más
City rolls out plan to revive LaSalle Street corridor by developing 1,000 new apartments, including affordable units | Chicago Tribune
Stalking charge dropped against man who fired weapon near Mayor Lightfoot’s home: ‘He was just a disgruntled citizen,’ lawyer says | Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune USA Opinion September 27, 2022
In the courtroom, or in a campaign debate, winning often means demolishing the credibility of your opponent. But when it comes to leadership, different rules apply. Somebody close to the notoriously thin-skinned Mayor Lori Lightfoot needs to point out this abiding truth. Take,... + más
Mayoral allies urge Lightfoot to scrap plans for $42.7 million property tax increase | Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Tribune USA Politics September 24, 2022
A pandemic that wreaked havoc on restaurants might also have produced a silver lining — at least that’s the hope of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she moves to make permanent the outdoor dining provisions prompted by COVID-19. Lightfoot has introduced a proposal to... + más
Police shut down South Side, West Side businesses over violence, go easy on clout-heavy bars downtown | Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Tribune USA Business September 22, 2022
Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back Wednesday at McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski after he raised concerns about crime in Chicago, and she defended the city’s economic outlook. Lightfoot was asked about last week’s comments by Kempczinski to the Economic Club of Chicago where... + más
Governor signs disaster declaration, calls up National Guard to assist with migrants bused from Texas | Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune USA Crime September 22, 2022
Felony stalking charges have been dropped against a Chicago man who authorities say tried to approach Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s home carrying a loaded weapon, but he was found guilty of reckless discharge of a firearm in the case. Joseph Igartua, 37, was initially held in jail... + más
After McDonald’s CEO says Chicago needs to ‘face facts’ about its ‘crisis,’ Mayor Lightfoot says he should ‘educate himself’ before speaking | Chicago Tribune
Chicago zoning board chair Timmy Knudsen named to City Council to replace former Ald. Michele Smith | Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune USA Politics September 22, 2022
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has appointed Timmy Knudsen, chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to be 43rd Ward alderman. If approved by the City Council, which is expected to vote on the appointment this week, Knudsen would replace Ald. Michele Smith. The ward, which includes most... + más
Most aldermen will get a 9.6% raise next year. Some are calling for new limits to City Council pay. | Chicago Tribune
City Council backs Chicago Fire soccer training facility on CHA land, reversing earlier no vote and over objections by some public housing advocates | Chicago Tribune
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