Chicago Lines Up To Welcome Mayor Lightfoot

By Linda Lutton
lori lightfoot photo op
Mayor Lightfoot and First Lady Amy Eshleman greet Chicagoans, many who'd stood for hours in line for a personal moment with the mayor. Linda Lutton / WBEZ
lori lightfoot photo op
Mayor Lightfoot and First Lady Amy Eshleman greet Chicagoans, many who'd stood for hours in line for a personal moment with the mayor. Linda Lutton / WBEZ

Chicago Lines Up To Welcome Mayor Lightfoot

By Linda Lutton
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More than 1,000 Chicagoans lined up for hours on Monday at City Hall to get a few moments and a photo-op with Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The well-wishers came from all parts of the city. WBEZ talked to them about what drew them to meet Chicago’s new mayor.