Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia considering another run for mayor of Chicago
Garcia would almost certainly become the instant favorite to unseat Lightfoot, after forcing then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel into a runoff election in 2015.
Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza won't run for third term, as growing wave of incumbents plan to leave
Garza joins at least a dozen colleagues on City Council who have either stepped down mid-term since being elected in 2019, or announced they won't run again in 2023.
Lakeview Ald. Tom Tunney to retire at end of term, joining growing City Council exodus
"I have always strived to do my best for the residents and businesses in the Lakeview community and have been honored by the remarkable opportunity to serve the residents of the 44th Ward for almost twenty years," Tunney said.
New Thompson Center owners lure Google as tenant
Selling the Thompson Center has been a priority for Gov. JB Pritzker since he took office in 2019. He finalized a sale agreement back in March.
Lightfoot unveils proposal for Soldier Field dome as Bears consider move to Arlington Heights
All three options would preserve the stadium's iconic colonnades, while expanding capacity from 61,500 seats to 70,000 seats.
Gunman escapes, innocent bystander grazed during police-involved shootout in Pilsen
The officers involved were not wounded, but they were taken to the hospital for observation.
North Side Ald. Michele Smith to retire from 43rd Ward seat in August
"My decision to retire prior to the completion of this term is a difficult and deeply personal one. At this point in my life, I have deepening responsibilities towards family and friends. These personal issues mandate that I step down now," Smith said.
Aldermen reject bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets in Chicago back to 10 mph
Lightfoot personally urged aldermen not to return the speed camera threshold back to 10 mph: "We need to take more steps to slow people down."
City Council approves crackdown on street racing; Lightfoot critic accuses mayor of ignoring problem
"No one performing these acts, filming these acts, organizing these acts takes this government seriously when it comes to thinking that we are actually trying to do something about it," Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes fuel surcharge for Chicago taxi rides
The mayor's proposal would add a $1 surcharge to taxi fares of up to $20, a $2 surcharge for fares of up to $40, and a $3 surcharge for fares above $40 whenever the AAA's average monthly price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chicago rises above $5.
Ald. Harry Osterman won't run for re-election in 2023
Osterman has represented the 48th Ward – which includes parts of the Edgewater, Andersonville, and Uptown neighborhoods – since he was first elected in 2011.
Feds sue Cubs, claiming Wrigley Field renovations violate disability access requirements
According to a lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court, the Cubs "failed to ensure that recent additions and alterations at Wrigley Field are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities."
Highland Park mass shooting suspect confessed to attack, considered another shooting in Wisconsin
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Ald. James Cappleman says he won't run for re-election in 2023
A former Franciscan friar and social worker, Cappleman has represented the 46th Ward, which includes the Uptown neighborhood and part of the Lakeview neighborhood, since 2011.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens wounded in mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.