Lightfoot Elected Chicago’s Next Mayor: How It Happened, What’s Next

Lightfoot Elected Chicago’s Next Mayor: How It Happened, What’s Next

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We put Lori Lightfoot’s historic win as mayor of Chicago in perspective.

What are some of the biggest challenges she’ll face?

And how does this political newcomer plan on tackling those challenges?

Plus turnover in city council, and what that means for the future of the city and the dynamic between the 50 alderman and the new mayor.