Meet the incredible woman born in Upstate New York who not only helped foil a presidential assassination but who forged the way for women to work as detectives.
But previous explanations suggested that she recused herself in February because of communications with a Smollett family member as the investigation of the reported attack was ongoing.
"For years, they've said Chicago ain't ready for reform," said Lightfoot, speaking minutes after her swearing-in at the Wintrust Arena. "Well, get ready, because reform is here."
CHICAGO (AP) — The fury of the winter storm that swept into the northern Great Plains on Christmas Day has weakened, but thousands remain without power in the Dakotas and Michigan.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Police Department plans to add 970 new positions over the next two years as it struggles to deal with a violent year full of killings and gun crimes.
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago transportation official is to be sentenced after he was convicted of taking bribes to steer $100 million in red-light camera contracts to a company in Phoenix.