When the pandemic took hold, Chicago was awash in affectionate memes featuring Lori Lightfoot, the city’s stern, no-nonsense new mayor. Since then, the joke has worn off.
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What to Know About Chicago’s Mayoral Election
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is seeking a second term, but she faces a wide field of challengers who have attacked her record on crime, policing and education.
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Black Mayors of 4 Biggest U.S. Cities Draw Strength From One Another
The mayors of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston have banded together as they confront violent crime, homelessness and other similar challenges.
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Lori Lightfoot Seeks a Second Term as Chicago Mayor
Elected in an upset four years ago, Lori Lightfoot is presiding over a bruised city, one wary in particular about crime.
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$500 a Month, No Strings: Chicago Experiments With a Guaranteed Income
For recipients, it’s a lifeline. For liberal supporters, it shows how expanding government can make a difference. For conservatives, it’s a return to wasteful welfare handouts.