Lori Lightfoot
A battle half-won
Sprinter Dutee Chand’s revelation of being in a same-sex relationship has turned the spotlight on social acceptance of queer communities.
Chicago sworns in first black woman as mayor; big reforms planned
She spoke about curtailing some powers of city council members for corruption and structural changes to reduce gun violence.
Historical win for black, gay woman as Chicago mayor
Lori Lightfoot achieved the victory by assuring the voters of a city government cleanup and reduce economic inequality.
Black, gay woman elected as Chicago Mayor in historic vote
Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor and practicing lawyer who has never before held elected office, won Midwestern city's mayoral race.
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