Christopher Columbus Statue | Audacy

Local Italian American group hopeful Columbus statues will soon return in Chicago

October 11, 2022
Mayor Lightfoot promises more dialogue before making her decision on Columbus statues

August 24, 2022
Chicago's Italian-American group dissatisfied with city committee's recommendation to not bring back Columbus statues

August 22, 2022
Columbus statues should not return to Grant Park and Little Italy, mayor’s monument commission recommends

August 19, 2022
Lightfoot denies making obscene, derogatory remark about Italian Americans

March 4, 2022
Group evaluating Chicago's controversial statues and monuments meets for first time; Columbus statues continue to be met with strong feelings

March 12, 2021
Christopher Columbus Statues Removed From Grant Park, Arrigo Park Following Order From Mayor Lightfoot

July 24, 2020
Chicago Activist, 18, Says Police Knocked Out Her Teeth At Protest

July 20, 2020