by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Apr 3, 2019 | News
“I was glad to have a constructive conversation with Superintendent Johnson and the command staff today,” said Lightfoot. “We discussed the city’s plans for addressing summer violence, implementing the consent decree, and how to best build trust between police and the...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Apr 3, 2019 | News
“Today, we had a positive and productive conversation about the opportunities and challenges facing our city. It is abundantly clear that we both share a deep love for this city and a commitment to work together to move all of its communities forward. We’ve both made...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Apr 2, 2019 | News
In a resounding victory, Lori Lightfoot was elected mayor of Chicago on Tuesday. During her acceptance speech, Lightfoot echoed key campaign themes, “Today, you did more than make history. You created a movement for change.” Tuesday’s historic victory follows a...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Mar 29, 2019 | News
At the final mayoral debate, Lori Lightfoot highlighted her vision for moving Chicago forward and bringing an end to the broken political machine. She set the tone for the debate early on, highlighting her independence from the city’s broken political culture and her...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Mar 29, 2019 | News
Today, UNITE HERE Local 1 endorsed Lori Lightfoot for mayor. UNITE HERE Local 1 represents more than 15,000 hospitality workers in airports, restaurants, cafeterias, stadiums, convention centers and casinos throughout Chicagoland and northwest Indiana. The endorsement...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Mar 29, 2019 | News
Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot released a new plan to address regressive fines, fees, and tickets on Monday. Chicago’s ticket system generates huge revenues for the city, but unfairly places this burden on low-income residents and people of color. In...
