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The Chicago mayor’s security team has been getting the green light when it comes to tickets for red-light camera violations, a newspaper reported.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a city-wide stay-at-home advisory beginning Monday to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Chicago has issued a stay-at-home advisory as the city reaches a “critical point” in the second surge of its coronavirus pandemic. Watch Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s full announcement here.

NBC 5 Political Editor Carol Marin interviews Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot about the election in Illinois and across the US.

Police were called to a domestic incident involving former Chicago police superintendent Eddie Johnson Friday night at his home in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood, sources told NBC 5. According to the Chicago Sun Times, a “verbal altercation ensued,” and Johnson allegedly shoved his wife. The Chicago Police Department only confirmed that the alleged victim refused treatment, and no one was…

A new report released Friday by the Chicago’s Office of Inspector General outlines an alleged cover-up by seven members of the Chicago Police Department surrounding then-Supt. Eddie Johnson’s 2019 drunk driving incident, a response that resulted in suspensions for all seven.

Chaos erupted in downtown Chicago early Monday, with widespread looting at countless businesses, property damage, as well as shots fired both at and by police.

While Chicago’s beaches remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of people gathered in an area near the city’s Montrose Beach Saturday, prompting criticism from Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Lightfoot posted a social media showing several individuals, many of them who appeared to not be abiding by social distancing guidelines, in a grassy area near boat docks. “It’s called...

While Chicago’s beaches remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of people gathered in an area near the city’s Montrose Beach Saturday, prompting criticism from Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Lightfoot posted a social media showing several individuals, many of them who appeared to not be abiding by social distancing guidelines, in a grassy area near boat docks. “It’s called...

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that federal law enforcement is ready to be deployed in cities with an increase in crime.

As calls continue nationwide for monuments depicting controversial figures, slave owners and members of the Confederacy to be taken down, in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has given a brief glimpse into the city’s plans for such structures. At a news conference Monday, the mayor said that later in the week she’ll announce a process in which the city will...

Chicago police released new video Monday showing protests and violence that erupted in Grant Park Friday night.

Wise Owl Drinkery and Cookhouse in Chicago’s West Loop was shut down over the weekend for violating the city’s reopening rules, according to a spokesman with the city’s department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. The bar and restaurant, which is located at 324 S. Racine Ave., failed to maintain social distancing, exceeded capacity, and patrons weren’t wearing masks,...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes questions from reporters following an event announcing a new report from a COVID-19 Recovery Task Force.

Walmart plans to reopen all Chicago stores after multiple locations closed due to damage sustained during unrest in the city following the death of George Floyd, the company announced Friday. Walmart will reopen seven locations across the city, “retaining employment for roughly 1,600 Chicagoans,” officials said. It also plans to add two Walmart Health centers at Walmart Supercenters in Austin…

\tTHE CITY OF CHICAGO TAKES ANOTHER STEP TOWARD POLICE REFORM — AND HOLDING CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS ACCOUNTABLE WHEN NECESSARY.
\tTODAY MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ANNOUNCED A NEW PLAN TO REVIEW THE DEPARTMENTS USE-OF-FORCE POLICIES.
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Chicago’s top health official touted progress in flattening the coronavirus curve across the city Friday as she detailed the measures city leaders are taking to mitigate the virus and the anticipated next steps in the city’s reopening plan. The city is in Phase 3, Cautiously Reopening, of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s five-step reopening plan following the city’s stay-at-home order. As...

People expressed shock Thursday night when they learned police officers lounged in a campaign office amid looting. Meanwhile, the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police president came to the officers’ defense. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.

Videotape shows more than a dozen officers “lounging” in U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush’s campaign office, one even making popcorn, as protests and looting erupted in Chicago earlier this month, he revealed Thursday.

Videotape shows more than a dozen officers “lounging” in U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush’s campaign office, one even making popcorn, as protests and looting erupted in Chicago earlier this month, he revealed Thursday.