Chicago Elects Lori Lightfoot as the City's First Black Female Mayor

(CHICAGO) — Former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot was elected Chicago mayor on Tuesday, becoming the first black woman and first openly gay person to lead the nation's third-largest city.

Lightfoot defeated Toni Preckwinkle, who served in the City Council for 19 years before becoming Cook County Board president.

(CHICAGO) — Former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot was elected Chicago mayor on Tuesday, becoming the first black woman and first openly gay person to lead the nation's third-largest city. Lightfoot defeated Toni Preckwinkle, who served in the City Council for 19 years before becoming Cook County Board president.