Lightfoot Lifts City Curfew
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has lifted the 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, effective immediately.
Chicago reopens access to downtown area
The CTA resumed bus and train service in and out of downtown, Lake Shore Drive reopened, and ramp closings on I-90/94 and I-290 have been removed.
Thousands march peacefully in downtown Chicago
A crowd estimated at 20,000 by police marched through the streets of Chicago today, chanting and waving signs to protest the death of George Floyd and the police mistreatment of people of color.
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City hiring private security to protect businesses
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office said the city is hiring three private security firms to guard businesses after widespread looting last weekend.
Teachers union joins call to remove police from schools
The Chicago Teachers Union is supporting calls to end the controversial practice of stationing police in Chicago public schools.
Lightfoot hiring firm for extra security in city
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office is hiring a politically-connected security firm to provide unarmed guards at locations in the city this weekend.
Head of Chicago’s police board said he was hit by police during protest
The head of Chicago’s police board said he was one of several people struck by Chicago police during a confrontation with protesters on Sunday.
City restricting downtown and Lake Shore Drive access this weekend
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is vowing to aggressively protect South and West neighborhoods from looting this weekend.
Two police officers relieved of power after woman allegedly dragged and knelt on
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said two officers have been relieved of their police powers after the agency that investigates police misconduct recommended they be reassigned.
Chicago mayor says police should stay in schools
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is rejecting calls to remove police stationed in Chicago public schools.
