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[…] resigning because of the firestorm around the whole tape thing,” he in an interview. “I’m being accused of trying to hide it, which is not true.” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D), who initially lied about not having knowledge of the Young raid, apologized to the woman during a press conference. “I am committed to a full […]

[…] from which I am no longer proud to be, and in which my son is not safe,” he added. READ MORE: Suspects Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston | Video Suspects Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston | Video Veteran Chicago prosecutor quits job Lori Lightfoot - Chicago mayor

[…] and jailed for their crimes. But we must remember that the job of policing a neighborhood falls on the shoulders of local elected leadership.” Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to convince residents that they will not be terrorized under “Operation Legend.” “In Portland they ignored the U.S. Attorney, put these agents on the […]

[…] and how they discuss crime and policing. OTHER NEWS ON EURWEB: Jodie Turner-Smith on ‘Healing’ her Colorism Issues Through Raising a Biracial Child Nine candidates, including incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot, competed in the February 28 mayoral election in Chicago, with Vallas and Johnson advancing to the runoff as the top finishers. Vallas’ early message focused almost […]

[…] to toss a gun before turning to face the cop moments before the shooting. Speaking at a televised news conference ahead of the video’s release, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, described the footage as “excruciating.”  Toledo was shot in the chest and killed by police on March 29 following a foot pursuit by officers who were […]

[…] running the construction Lakeside Alliance, says operations were halted after “an act of hate was discovered at the project site.” Chicago police are investigating the discovery. Mayor Lori Lightfoot made a statement on the situation saying, “Racism and racist symbols have no place in Chicago.” Governor J.B. Pritzker denounced the incident, saying he’ll make sure […]

[…] of “Hardball” in 2018, according to The Wrap. On Reid’s first show as guests were Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Despite her blockbuster overall ratings, Reid was only in third place in the 7 p.m. slot among Monday’s cable news shows for viewers in the all-important 25 […]

[…] at 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific. Reid will be joined by inaugural guests fmr. United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (Atlanta), Mayor Lori Lightfoot (Chicago), fmr. United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Lawrence O’Donnell, host of MSNBC’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.” “I’m honored and thankful for this opportunity,” Reid said in […]

*Barach and Michele Obama are expected to return to Chicago this week to attend the ceremonial groundbreaking of the $700 million presidential center. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker are also slated to attend the event on the city’s South Side, where Barack was first elected to public office and Michelle grew up. […]

[…] obvious case of racial profiling,” reports the Associated Press. Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability opened its investigation Sunday of the officer’s interaction with the woman. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she was “deeply concerned” by video of the incident that has been widely shared on social media, and Chicago’s police superintendent asked the public […]

[…] of the LGBTQIA+ Movement.”  The paper features LGBTQIA+ leaders and their professional and social change journeys, including Robin Roberts, Alphonso David, Don Lemon, RuPaul, Wanda Sykes, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Frank Ocean, Marsha P. Johnson, an activist drag queen at the 1969 Stonewall uprising, and Bayard Rustin, who was arrested in 1953 for having consensual sex with two men […]

[…] “a reverse migration” This great exodus is happening as the city is set to have a Black woman as mayor for the first time in history. Attorney Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will be in a runoff election on April 2. As reported by moguldom.com, the decrease of Black folks in […]

[…] two fierce abolitionist leaders, “Unapologetic” is a deep look into the movement for Black lives, from the police murder of Rekia Boyd to the election of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. EURweb correspondent Ty Cole caught up with director Ashley O’Shay and rap’tivist Bella BAHHS to discuss the film and how America has affected the lives of […]

[…] December 12. When she takes office, the four largest cities in the US will all have Black mayors — that includes Eric Adams of New York City, Lori Lightfoot of Chicago and Sylvester Turner of Houston. Bass, who was elected to the California state Assembly in 2004, made history some four years later as the […]

[…] quick transition. When she takes office, the four largest cities in the US will all have Black mayors — that includes Eric Adams of New York City, Lori Lightfoot of Chicago and Sylvester Turner of Houston. Bass noted Thursday that one of her first acts as mayor will be to declare a state of emergency […]