Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city has activated a neighborhood protection program that will be in place “for foreseeable days until we know our neighborhoods are safe.”
A statue of Christopher Columbus in downtown Chicago’s Grant Park was taken down early Friday.
The U.S. has overtaken Italy for the highest death toll in the world from the coronavirus.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has fired Police Supt. Eddie Johnson due to his “ethical lapses.”
President Donald Trump is in Chicago for a speech and fundraiser, and protesters by the dozens were streaming toward the Trump International Hotel and Tower hours before a planned demonstration outside.
Lori Lightfoot has taken the oath of office, becoming Chicago's first black female and openly gay mayor. Lightfoot was inaugurated Monday morning at Chicago's Wintrust Arena with her wife and daughter at her side.
Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot says the city's voters have created a movement for change.