Lori Lightfoot July 29, 2020 10:46 am Mayor Lori Lightfoot: ‘Our Democracy is Under Siege' During a speech aimed at encouraging participation in the 2020 Census, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said “our democracy is under siege” as she encouraged “respectful engagement.” Local 2:16 Chicago City Council weighing a change to speed limits on city streets 2:18 Illinois lawmakers debate possible removal of state's grocery tax 2:03 Colleagues criticize Chicago alderman for speaking near charred American flag 2:27 Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez faces possible censure after appearing at rally with burnt American flag 3:23 As ballot counting continues, recount looms as possibility in State's Attorney's race