Lori Lightfoot Tag

Chicago Schools Resume Classes on Wednesday After Standoff Over COVID Safety Demands

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 11, 2022 7 Comments

CPS parents are tired of being sidelined when disputes happen. I don't blame them. The CTU and CPS never brought them or students to the table....

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Chicago Police Dispatcher Blasts Mayor Lori Lightfoot: “You’re a Disgrace”

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 30, 2021 10 Comments

Chicago police dispatcher Keith Thornton Jr. is in the news this week due to his social media rant against Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Thornton is tired of the crime in Chicago and of police being demeaned and understaffed.

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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Asks Feds for Help to Curb Rising Crime and Violence

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 22, 2021 47 Comments

Lightfoot prefers to concentrate on COVID and let the feds handle the real problems in her city....

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Chicago Imposes Harsh Consumer Vaccine Mandates: “if you have been living vaccine-free, your time is up”

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 21, 2021 48 Comments

Mayor Lightfoot: "Beginning Jan. 3, you must show proof you are fully vax'd to enter bars, restaurants, fitness centers, and entertainment/recreational venues where food/drink are served."...

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Judge Temporarily Suspends Chicago COVID Vaccine Mandate for Police Unions

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 02, 2021 6 Comments

Mitchell encouraged Chicago and the police unions to come together to discuss vaccine mandates becoming a requirement for employment....

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Chicago Cops Who Retire Instead of Getting Vaccine Might Lose Benefits

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 19, 2021 30 Comments

The Fraternal Order of Police gave its members language to use if they're asked to supply vaccination status....

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Judge Hands Chicago Police Union Boss a Restraining Order to Stop Telling Members Not to Comply With Vaccine Mandate

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 16, 2021 42 Comments

"the latest twist in the high-stakes standoff between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the local police union over the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate"...

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Bringing in Feds to Investigate a Gang Shootout

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 06, 2021 52 Comments

Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx refused to press charges. Lightfoot is not satisfied with the explanation....

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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot’s Budget Includes $1.9 Billion for Police Due to Rising Violence

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 20, 2021 31 Comments

The budget increase comes as Chicago has its deadliest year since 1996....

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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Blames Guns for Bloody Weekend That Claimed Life of Female Police Officer

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 09, 2021 39 Comments

The city of Chicago was once again the scene of a bloodbath over the weekend, with 67 people wounded in shootings and at least 8 deaths. One of the fatal casualties was a young, female police officer with a baby at home. She was shot during a routine traffic stop.

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Lori Lightfoot’s Lawless Chicago: Officer Ella French Gunned Down, Reportedly During Traffic Stop

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on August 08, 2021 48 Comments

The 29-year-old mother just returned from maternity leave. Her partner is reportedly fighting for his life at an area hospital....

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Chicago Gangs Outnumber Cops, Who are Retiring in Record Numbers, as Violence Soars

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 13, 2021 16 Comments

Chicago saw 40 people shot last weekend, including 11 fatally. Independence Day weekend witnessed 100 people shot and 18 dead....

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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Thinks ‘About 99%’ of Criticism Aimed at Her is Due to Racism and Sexism

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 01, 2021 62 Comments

Stop it. Not everyone criticizing you is a sexist and/or racist....

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Lori Lightfoot’s Defense: My Racist Refusal To Be Interviewed By White Journalists Lasted Only Two Days

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on June 13, 2021 32 Comments

"Lightfoot’s attorneys state that her policy of only granting interviews to journalists of color was in place for a specific two-day window, and therefore their request for a preliminary injunction is moot."...

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Judge Orders Mayor Lightfoot To Clarify Policy Giving Interviews Only To Non-White Journalists

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 08, 2021 73 Comments

Judicial Watch said her office “hasn’t provided any non-racial reason as to why" she hasn't granted an interview to a white Daily Caller reporter....

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