Alderman Lopez speaks after bricks thrown through home

Alderman Lopez speaks after bricks were thrown through his Brighton Park home.

[@usmgreen1]

God be with Alderman Lopez , and the Good people of Chicago

[@angeliquebear7935]

His "husband"?!?! Wow

[@JaneDoeOop]

@MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN you took the words right out of my mouth and I thank you ..."he" has no idea what he is talking about.

[@Gitn2it]

@Thomas Chrombly That's a hateful thing to say. At least 10 children have been killed in Chicago over the last few weeks and more were wounded. If our children are not safe, none of us are.

[@ハワルドスタンテシヤ]

Thank you, we need all the prayers we can get.

[@rlionheart8657]

Each citizen must stand up and face these criminals head on. Law enforcement is overburdened . The people need to help by creating a security network. Members of the network can hire security guards, learn self defense, and take charge. It is good to ask God for help. However, God only helps those who help themselves. Do something, take action, and help fix the problems.

[@tennisbum67]

Brave man. He cares about his neighborhood.

[@rw4022]

Tennis Bum: Yes he is, but it’s all for nothing if he keeps electing the democrats who are enacting the dangerous policies.

[@NuYahWuhSent]

Leave people alone....... we all need to look in the mirror to reflect. This mess has to stop

[@thewayofaxiom]

Amen brother.. this don't help the African community at all! not single benefit.

[@johngraziano1901]

Too many people have wayyyy to much time on their hands. It's hot out, I get it, but if my life sucks I can only blame myself. I'm not going around blaming whoever or whatever, I stopped making excuses and started making changes...

[@warrencarter1555]

This is where the mexican folk stay. Stop blaming us for everything. Hahaha this Julio work

[@darienford860]

Tell that to the gang members we're minding our own damn business

[@hearswhat8734]

How about only people who have no flaws or have been perfect all their lives can riot. Sick of this mess! They are advocating lawlessness in the democratic hoods. Enough already. Send them to prison. They are begging for it.

[@mitchrc3]

This is what happens when society chooses to tolerate crime. When criminals prevail over police in the public debate this is what you get.

[@2002films]

This should be a pinned comment

[@JamesEarlBonez]

Stop it

[@jaimep3432]

This has been going for a while now.

[@Mycroftsbrother]

Yep

[@Gitn2it]

Totally agree. We can't even keep our children safe. They are being used for target practice. This violence needs to stop!

[@luiscruz9738]

He’s very vocal about ridding the neighborhood of gangs. He’s one of the very few alderman who is actually trying to do the job he was elected to do, and it scares the gang bangers. Hopefully he’s our next mayor.

[@alberttopor6560]

Forget mayor maybe president

[@luiscruz9738]

ALBERT TOPor, gotta start off small. He can build off of being a successful mayor of a city as bad as Chicago. That would make his possibilities endless. He’s currently my alderman, and I’m glad I voted for him.

[@Mycroftsbrother]

Too bad there's no way to punish anyone anymore for crimes. If only there was SOME way to punish criminals.

[@ironman7ism]

That neighborhood needs to get behind Alderman Lopez because if they don’t these punks will take over. God Bless!!

[@angelreed3493]

Stop and think. Gang members will not throw bricks, they shoot bullets.

[@hvega8199]

Let this man own a gun. Rock Paper Scissors. Glock beats brick.

[@Danielfucks69]

I’m sure he can legally

[@stacyeandrew2]

But then they will say you can’t shoot someone throwing a brick

[@QueenEsther414]

Amen! 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾🔫

[@bayradionews415]

Everybody got guns....you think a gun is gonna help him.....

[@chrisjimenez603]

@@stacyeandrew2 1st it was a brick then they set fire to his garage. You can't be soft with Goons. Fight bricks with lead.

[@ritaautar310]

This is the Mayor responsibility

[@juliaweber5026]

Rita Bisnauth exactly

[@darienford860]

No no no let's blame Trump it distracts everyone else from their own responsibilities

[@stevebutler812]

The mayor? Fact: she told him he was "full of sxxx" when he told her the violence was worse, and people were walking around with AK47s during the riots. Google it. She don't care, as long as they wear masks.

[@franniba]

@@stevebutler812 Yeah that conversation with Lori Lightfoot and Alderman Lopez was messed up. Lightfoot just needs to do her job and and step up.

[@MaleSoCal]

That is poor thinking; at some degree it is the responsibility of all of us. It is called being a good citizen.

[@joelsutkare9492]

i'll be surprised if anyone has the alderman's back. he better get armed. i wouldn't rely on the godd nature of Chicagoans. it hasn't worked yet

[@matthewnegrete6230]

It's working in some places... just not others..

[@gearjammer835]

If he's armed and protects himself he'll be arrested

[@darienford860]

Yet? You think citizens are gonna go out of their way to protect aldermen when they're busy trying to protect their families

[@michaeldubin8220]

if he shoots one of them they will charge him with a hate crime

[@Rpzzz]

Did he do something to cause this?

[@strawberriesncandii]

He needs to either arm himself or fully leave because he’s in danger. He seems like a good man.

[@rudridz]

For the record, I'm a legally armed and trained Chicagoan who is more than willing to help him. I live in the neighborhood and have chased gangbangers away through brute force and am more than willing to stand up to them with greater force than they can bring to me

[@darienford860]

He's an alderman unlike Mayor's and governor's it's best to live in the community they represent

[@darienford860]

@@rudridz you were able to do that legally, I still get flack for carrying one in more own home when someone tried to break in

[@rudridz]

@@darienford860 i carry legally and own firearms that are legal in chicago as well as having my CC permit. I am a hispanic male and have not had issues with police or anyone in regards to my legally owned firearms. I do wish the laws in cook county were less restrictive on firearm ownership because there are a lot more that i would like to own but what i have is more than enough to defend myself

[@strawberriesncandii]

rudridz I believe you. I turn on the news and see how bad it is over there. Even in NYC there’s been an uptick of shootings. I’m praying for you guys seriously.

[@ObsidianRaiderthe1st]

Find them arrest them and charge them with attempted murder and felony terroism

[@darienford860]

Haven't you heard they only arrest people who have to many people in their private properties due to the pandemic. All other are released

[@josephhain3860]

Yeah, Chicago police finding anyone and arresting them. And if by chance they did find someone, that they didn't beat a confession out of, Kim Foxx would have them a extremely low bond or their own recognizance and they'd be back out on the street.

[@noneexistent2781]

Alderman is another JUSSIE SMOLLETT, these men will NEVER b caught, bcuz he paid them to do this

[@moremoneyfordreadnoughts1100]

If they aren't Hispanic, add hate crime to the offenses.

[@Mycroftsbrother]

@kimmer824 If you find them, you can't chase them.

[@SarahAnnBellham]

How can anyone including children feel safe in this environment? It all needs to be taken down we shouldn't be tolerating that type of behavior ever!

[@spencersobczak4235]

only way to stop it is to stop Democratic ways and start putting people in jail long term for violent crime.. stop giving them a slap-on-the-wrist

[@beehappee2883]

God bless the city of Chicago 💕 God bless you sir & be safe!! 💞

[@heythere3780]

It's a never ending story. Working citizens want drugs and gangs out of their neighborhood, and gangs claiming they run the neighborhood.

[@muezzathestray750]

Forreal. Most people i know packed up and got out. I feel bad for the people who dont have that luxury, or the seniors who have been there their entire lives and cant start over.

[@muezzathestray750]

@Sean Sean that part!

[@hearswhat8734]

@Sean Sean At least the citizens would be more careful about shooting unarmed toddlers!

[@letsgobrandon186]

Solution..... Make all drugs legal for adults over 21. No more gang violence, no more O.D.'s because of added chemicals to drugs. No more kids dieing for other gangs drug territory. Don't try and say that people would be high all of the time, it's just not true. The war on drugs is a losing war , a distraction for the rich of this country, no adult should tell another adult what they can and can't do.

[@hearswhat8734]

@@muezzathestray750 why can't the democrats help people stuck in that town to resettle in small towns like they help refugees from other countries? They would if it meant more votes. Votes means more money in their pockets. Not yours or mine.Defund the defrauders next election.

[@devilsveryown]

That’s an Alderman who cares! One of the few of the 50 we have. The Aldermen and Alderwomen who can stand up to Lightfoot need to unite!

[@prit4820]

She probably has a hit out on him. He may need to move to an undisclosed location. I mean, thugs just knew which house to go to? Interrogate the hell out of them once caught.

[@zadinal]

Honestly I'm curious if it is actually the gangs and not the antifa/BLM protestors.

[@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv]

@@stacyeandrew2 Lori Beetlejuice Lightfoot

[@shawmut8595]

He has the guts of a real warrior. The state of Illinois, and the country at large, would be lucky to have him in Washington.

[@neomonk5668]

The past thing this country needs is anyone from Chicago politics in Washington. Remember Obama administrator? And all the ones before them.

[@cchask1954]

So wrong. Stop the violence!

[@Diddy_Doodat]

Maybe he should stop supporting the police

[@dannysgirl1549]

Diddy Doodat you’re right. Don’t support the police in majority black neighborhoods and don’t let white police officers interact with black people.

[@aliciacole7275]

9:53 he's right. Someone sent them. Not just anyone if u get my drift

[@josephhain3860]

Do you think Lightfoot throw those bricks at his house. She does have an extreme dislike for him. She's seems spiteful to me😂

[@angelreed3493]

If Lightfoot did it, is it considered Gay on Gay Crime.....

[@claytonish]

No, but her extended family probably did

[@simplertimes3948]

Well he did say his cameras caught a man casing the house so could be

[@deesnaughts545]

He said "no lives of importance were lost" after a few gang related shootings. This is a personal beef between the gangs and him. Not Lightfoot.

[@deesnaughts545]

@Randy Moss Theres still gangs in the area. They haven't forgot about that, and they don't forget when he continues to speak out against them. This being orchestrated by lightfoot is a huge stretch. And if it was her family, that has nothing to do with her. You can't controll the actions of self destructive family members. Just because her family has gang members doesn't mean she's working with them, and that she doesn't try to distance herself from all that.

[@kennyoboy642]

hopefully he stays strong and Exercise his second amendment to protects himself and his love ones.

[@askingamericawithmario3885]

Mary Lightfoot whole family is Gangster Disciples including her father

[@blownonpurp]

I was thinking she probably sent them

[@askingamericawithmario3885]

Yea she is ... Do a back around check

[@askingamericawithmario3885]

Y u going to send someone to brick my house.. I killl. And love too do it.. Take pride in my kills.. Plz plz just Give me a reason... There a time and place for everything... . watch out .right.. all is fair no love in war. .dont send nobody u care about..

[@askingamericawithmario3885]

Gang members are terrorists

[@weelyve60]

@@askingamericawithmario3885 Especially the police & the KKK.They should label undercover bigots,racists & complete idiots terrorists TOO.

[@jaysmithcool]

Glad to hear he is okay. He is one the few politicians standing up for police and standing against gang violence.

[@12GaugePadawan]

Sounds like something a certain mayor’s henchperson? would do.

[@tuloko16]

Wich henchperson. She’s defunding the police. All them low lives have her back. A criminal’s dream.

[@noneexistent2781]

Sounds like Alderman Raymond Lopez PAID someone to attack him and his boyFIEE. Raymond is another JUSSIE SMOLLETT, and needs to be investigated for lying

[@MikeDrew312]

No Name well.. he sure is a good actor then. I think it was a legit attack. His office was hit with brick back before this one. Had police guard him for a bit. Yeah he wants to kick the gang out. So they are retaliating. If they kill him, it’ll be a crazy scene. The long D of the law, will have them singing the star spangled banner till they croak in the cell.

[@Irishtradchannel]

Lopez's take on the looting during protests angered a lot of BLM supporters. He is lucky that it was only bricks.

[@2002films]

Tells you BLM are domestic terrorists

[@mynamejeff4883]

I would also say that the looters are lucky that the mayor and others are too gutless to hold them accountable.

[@Nemoz974]

BLM supporters should be angered by looters!? Or are we talking about the same ppl...

[@jaimep3432]

What are you talking about he was backing blm. He condemn the gangbanger that rightfully protected there neighborhoods.

[@moremoneyfordreadnoughts1100]

@@jaimep3432 Maybe he learned something.

[@stage1greg]

if CPD arrests the perp, Kim Foxx will just let them go. enjoy your democratic chicago!

[@kelsohunt460]

Brick's thrown by peaceful protesters.

[@1950Grendel]

Peaceful bricks.

[@darienford860]

@browneet caramell that's the point media is purposely doing that so if you criticize them they'll label you as being against peaceful demonstrations when it's clearly not the case.

[@darienford860]

@Q A The only stupid person is you not able to recognize this as sarcasm

[@stevebutler812]

Right. He brought free bricks. He started a fire. Your job is to bring the marshmallows. Calling the cops? Did they bring smore's? 50 years of Democrats. Get used to it. Kneel to the terrorists, or...this.

[@SH-mw1er]

Gangs fail at thinking they own any land or blocks.

[@angelreed3493]

Gang members do not throw bricks, they throw bullets. Man! Some of you on this comment section wants to blame everyone. Gangs, the Mayor, Who's next? People who dislike the Alphabet people?

[@thesocksexchange9449]

@@angelreed3493 what? Gangs do and will do that as a message. They call it Bricking. I grew up in Chicago and thats a pretty common show of threat amd intimidation.

[@bornready3869]

Thank you for taking a stand and fighting against this evil and for true justice.

[@mynamejeff4883]

Poor guy. People need to stop referring to these hooligans as protesters. I don't know what the proper term should be but they are not protesters and anyone claiming they are "mostly peaceful" should be charged for aiding and abetting.

[@steviestevie9938]

You are so right. They claim ALL police officers are bad. The good ones are just as guilty for protecting the bad ones. But what does this mean for the " peaceful protesters " protecting the thugs ? What does this say about their "no snitch" policy ?When are people going to wake up ?

[@joelsutkare9492]

the alderman used the term domestic terrorism. there needs to be a new law in place with this name to enable law enforcement to get the gang bangers out of hosing and in jail

[@johnnyshd8250]

Hell, I had someone smash a window out of my house because I have a Trump flag up !

[@Mari000]

Nice!

[@angelotorres1570]

TRUMP 2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jaimep3432]

Trump/rep and democrats are trash you deserved it..

[@mamallama7708]

😉

[@brucewayne-ej3cx]

Lol good.

[@teresagutierrez3300]

You are a brave man. I agree with you gang violence is bad. That's how gangs operate in El Salvador and Honduras. That's why allot of people migrate to the U.S.

[@jaythomas3224]

In the major cities your life is still threatened

[@bigstickful]

Great job Chicago. Keep those liberals in power.

[@RitaLady]

As a Chicago native, for the love of all that is good Mr. Lopez, get out of there and ditch the Democrat party! The nerve of them to even think of defunding police! They are willing to sacrifice entire cities of people to gangs and drug dealers to gain power.🤦🏾‍♀️ Despicable.

[@grammyhollis1]

Thank you for caring so much for your community. Your mayor needs to learn from you. God bless you and keep you safe.

[@richardostby9941]

Keep Fighting Alderman Lopez and we all need to stand up across every City in America. This country and it's Cities belong to our Great Republic and enough is enough. Freedom is not Free as it has to be fought for at every level. Come November we have to vote out every damn Democrat in every position of Government and that includes Mayors!

[@wrenchinator6667]

It seems very odd to me that something that the community as a whole, and policing as a public institution cannot solve (gang violence) is somehow supposed to be the responsibility of a landlord? That like the hail Mary of passing the buck.

[@darienford860]

Not sure if you know but some of these landlords protect and go through illegal means to allow certain gang members to stay

[@alm-to2pz]

I support you Lopez. Latino lives matter! All lives matter!

[@msjoanofthearc]

All good citizens..Please Rally around the good Lopez and offer him the protection he deserves!

[@rw4022]

How about stop voting democrat

[@barcong6865]

Since when have gangs started throwing bricks? Don't they 🔫?

[@krondarr8865]

I think it was a warning from mayor Beetlejuice.

[@karlysiajohnson2259]

I thought this was very odd as well.

[@morningsunrise2729]

A "warning".

[@claudiaa2854]

To send him a message to shut up.

[@CHARELLESNO]

God bless this man 🙏👑. He has such a genuine look of concern. Poor guy... I'm rooting for him all the way from Miami Florida

[@SgtJoeSmith]

It's someone else's problem until it becomes your problem

[@rainy2284]

I’m glad to see people speaking up and out about this. It’s about time. He is a brave man. I hope the desperate left doesn’t use this as an excuse to try and ban all guns. God place you hand over this city in dire straights. Please turn the tide for Chicago and all the other cities in need of your grace and mercy. Amen ! 🙏🙏🙏

[@jeanetterichardson7450]

God bless you and keep you safe Alderman Lopez. I pray that people will stand tall with you

[@yoa2453]

Lord. Please watch over Alderman Lopez and his family! Protect them from the evil in his neighborhood..

[@haroldbryant3732]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY INSURANCE COMPANIES AREN'T INVOLVED ARE THEY WAITING ON A FEDERAL BAIL OUT

[@holycowpainter]

Armed Your self! this is a very dangerous moment in time! You need a unified coalition!

[@59thanks61]

Sorry for that. Hang in there. Everybody please keep him in your prayers. Be blessed! 💝💝💝

[@lighttheway9935]

"An aggressor will always push forward and do more until he meets resistance. We've seen that time and time again over history." - Mac Thornberry....Stand strong Alderman Lopez, may God bless you and your family.

[@ironman7ism]

The problem is that is young punks aren’t in school and have gotten used to acting like wild animals. We need to reopen these schools and lock these thugs up! The Alderman is right!!!

[@BobbyBriz]

I love how the most Traumatic thing people have to go through is a Brick through a window

[@Irishtradchannel]

His hard line on the protests had a lot to do with this.

[@JNFDVclips]

May the community of chitown pull through these times.💪🙏

[@blackarm3265]

Proud of you Mr.Lopez!hope everything gets better in your city soon God bless

[@imnotsmart99]

AR15 will solve the problem fast

[@franklinwright6951]

I respect your courage, just be careful and keep you and loved ones safe.

[@rlm9825]

This is what you can expect when you don't support the police.

[@khinamaramyochit1639]

This alderman has my respect and support. He is a true leader. Let's also protect him anyway we can.

[@crystalnam-rangel]

Please run for office🙏 Communities need people like you especially right now!

[@latanyarucker733]

This is so funny they went from game banging to the news what the hell is real is coming to everyone in Chicago be safe please 🙏🙏🤲🏼✨

[@kathleenmurphy1875]

Bless you, so sorry this happened. Glad you are well

[@daryllemans9473]

Would WGN News mind providing information to people not in their broadcast area. Where is this happening? What city, state, you know, the standard journalistic 5 W's, if that is not too onerous a request.

[@abogadaadelante3125]

IT IS EASIER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO GET GUNS AND DRUGS THAN ACCESS TO FOOD, A COMPUTER OR A JOB

[@charless7846]

We need to take our streets back with force

[@judyvalencia3257]

Pray for these peaceful citizens in these Democratic cities. Thank You, Jesus, I was born and live in Texas.

[@rglab100]

Where is Mayor Lightfoot on this? Does she not care?

[@imdeaded]

Typical corrupt politition . Getting criminals to do your work .

[@chrisjimenez603]

Leadfoot?? She got the call saying everything went as planned.

[@rosaliapena9154]

I pray for his safety.

[@whitfieldsealy]

Why dont this guy just ask Trump for help ?

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

MAGA

[@smiles1232]

Beetlejuice wont let Trump help she loves this shit so she can get federal government funding

[@2002films]

Someone called Beetlejuice 3 times and she won't go away. She is useless or useless on purpose

[@adamaizenberg756]

Waiting for the Mayor’s response. Still waiting...

[@timothyantoine914]

He should have called Black Lives Matter !

[@askingamericawithmario3885]

Those were mayor lightfoot's friends she said don't you talk shit to her

[@laurar5480]

He’s a true leader!

[@missbehavingtucsonsweety4568]

I would like to extend my sympathy to you & yours for the events you're going through, my prayers go out to you and for your fight

[@mazcatii]

4 bricks verses one 9mm.

[@stanleymccloy3328]

Please stop referring to someone who commits a violent, criminal act as "a gentleman". "A man" will do. "S.O.B." will do better.

[@rachellewalters8111]

Praying for you. This violence needs to stop!

[@stellabailey9025]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻he’s brave and I hope he stays safe!

[@joehart6406]

This man is an American hero.

[@dawn9436]

I pray that you all are safe and your community comes together to solve all this violence.

[@jasonpiwarski5016]

Stay strong and well done.

[@vyrnardwalker5873]

EATING THEIR OWN!

[@cucksterhingle5930]

This is why you carry a gun. If you see someone trying to destroy your property you have a right to protect it.

[@veg9097]

Always think about the risk of getting shot when i go to the city. I cant even go to my favorite restaurant without thinking about this.

[@JamesEarlBonez]

So stay out the city then

[@shawmut8595]

@@JamesEarlBonez Why should he stay out of the city? Answer that!

[@normafruin5950]

All eyes need to be in Chicago. Mr. Lopez needs to be backed. This city is in a bad crisis. May God Bless All🙏🏻

[@Jetski270]

STAND YOUR GROUND AGAINST THE LAWLESSNESS IN YOUR COMMUNITY. STAND YOUR GROUND AMERICA AND BEAT THIS EVIL MADNESS. DONT LET THUGS TAKE OVER YOUR COMMUNITY

CNN said it was a racist maga trump supporter in black face.

[@canufi6my]

Obama should get behind Lopez!

[@Nastyfinger1444]

And people ask why others do not wish to visit Chicago.

[@saylor150]

When they throw bricks you build new prison cell for them.

[@charlieramz3126]

He has a tough job. That neighborhood is full of great people but riddled with gangs. Has been for many years but he is resilient so far. I hope he's successful for all the hardworking people in that area.

[@kelvintorrence5994]

At lease he cares about that toilet called the windy city. I used to drive big trucks there and I don't miss it anymore.

[@zlovin6049]

The only man in Chicago that hasn’t experience violence this isn’t new worth trust me from a Chicagoan

[@johnconstantine635]

Jesus Christ protect him.

[@stevebutler812]

Smith and Wesson might do a better job. Pray like it depends on God. Act like it depends on you.

[@insanelanegaming5167]

Let Smith and Wesson do the motherfking talking now.

[@askingamericawithmario3885]

Thank u .. A man like u should run for PRESIDENT..

[@toldyouso5588]

Make an appointment with the attorney general, seek witness protection for testifying on criminal corruption against mayor whitefoot.

[@dominicmangone9920]

Chicago needs to remove their mayor asap

[@christopherrizzo5421]

That's what happens when you embrace radical ideology...

[@jjackflash8907]

Sounds like a peaceful protest.