First gay, black female mayor in Chicago history elected
While celebrating her victory in becoming the first African-American woman picked to lead Chicago, Lori Lightfoot thanked the city and those who blazed the trail for her victory.
Toni Preckwinkle
Why Chicago's mayoral election should matter to you
No matter who wins Tuesday's election in Chicago, the nation's third-largest city will for the first time elect an African-American woman as its mayor.
Chicago guaranteed to elect its first black woman mayor
Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle have emerged from a crowded field of candidates to move on to a runoff in Chicago's mayoral race, meaning the Windy City will elect its first black woman mayor in city history this spring.
Chicago voters to choose mayor from field of 14
Chicago is ready for change.
14 candidates on Tuesday ballot for Chicago's top office
A toll of 550 people killed in 2018. Almost 10,000 guns seized. Corruption scandals engulfing City Hall. And an internationally-covered black eye given to the city's racial issues courtesy of an actor. Why would anyone want to be mayor of this empire?
