Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sensationally lost her re-election bid on Tuesday — becoming the first incumbent leader of the Windy City to miss out on a second term in 40 years.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a 60-year-old former federal prosecutor who became the first Black woman and the first openly gay person to lead America’s third-biggest city, failed to advance to an April ...

The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. Four years ago, Lori Lightfoot captured almost 74% of the vote en route to an historic election as Chicago’s mayor.

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her bid for re-election Tuesday, ending her historic run as the city’s first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve in the position.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Lori Lightfoot is leaving her successor a parting gift before leaving office – a strong city budget. The Mayor's office on Tuesday announced it projects a budget shortfall ...

In her final days in office, former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot and her administration agreed to settle an investigation by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The HUD ...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks on Day One of the Lollapalooza Music Festival on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Grant Park in Chicago. Lightfoot’s relationship with local teachers unions has ...

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas' comments to crowds that his campaign is about "taking our city back" did not sit well with Lori Lightfoot, who is running for a second term. Chicago Mayor Lori ...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has finally chosen sides in the internal battle for control of the state Democratic Party. Lightfoot said Thursday she’s “100% on board” with U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly ...

(CBS) -- When she was inaugurated on May 20, 2019 Lori Lightfoot became Chicago's 56th mayor, succeeding Rahm Emanuel. Richard M Daley was the city's longest serving mayor, from 1989 to 2011.