The Latest Breaking News from Lori Lightfoot

The Chicago Teachers Union says the teachers, including a hunger striker, are being retaliated against for embarrassing Mayor Lightfoot. The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote Wednesday.

The former governor donated to Lori Lightfoot’s campaign, spoke at a rally and put a Lightfoot sign in front of his Galewood home. But then she reneged on her campaign promise to fight for, and abide by, a two-term limit for Chicago mayors.

Three speed-camera tickets, two speed-cam warnings and one red-light ticket over the last 14 months have rivals accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of a ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach to traffic safety.

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison’s visit to Chicago comes as U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly faces opposition as chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, with advisers to Gov. J.B Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch recruiting state Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez, D-Cicero, to replace her.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has a $2.2 billion plan for a domed, revamped Soldier Field. But the former governor wants to take away the only revenue source Lightfoot has revealed so far: selling the naming rights.

The city’s mayor unveiled ambitious plans to renovate historic Soldier Field. But Bears ownership sees better commercial opportunities elsewhere

Bob Dunn, president of Landmark Development, has a long history with NFL stadiums and a vested interest in keeping the Bears in town.

The public health commissioner won’t be required to answer questions under oath after permit denial.

The potential upgrade and expansion project at the Bears’ stadium could cost more than $2 billion.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled plans for Soldier Field that could cost up to $2.2 billion as part of her ongoing campaign to keep the Bears from skipping town for Arlington Heights — or at least deflect blame if the venerable sports team leaves.