The progressive mayor-elect used strategic endorsements and people power to upset his tough-on-crime opponent.
Lori Lightfoot
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Chicago’s Latino Community Is Up for Grabs
The Windy City’s second-largest racial group will prove decisive in tomorrow’s election.
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Progressives vs. Corporatists in the Battle for Chicago
With the incumbent and the early front-runner out in Chicago’s mayoral race, the remaining combatants represent a contrast of styles.
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How Crypto Cash Could Determine Chicago’s Next Mayor
Prior donations from Sam Bankman-Fried have damaged Chuy García’s campaign. But Mayor Lori Lightfoot has her own crypto ties.
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Cities Want to Use Federal Rescue Funds to Pay Off Bank Debt
Activists and local progressive officials don’t want to let them.