Upon taking office, Lightfoot became the first openly LGBT Chicago mayor, the first black female Chicago mayor, as well as the second female Chicago mayor (after Jane Byrne) and third Chicago black mayor (after Harold Washington and Eugene Sawyer).

Lightfoot said when Dolton village trustees raised a red flag about the lack of financial oversight in 2021, Mayor Henyard and her administration tried to mislead the public intentionally.

2 days ago · The Brief. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented findings of a nine-month investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, revealing significant financial mismanagement, excessive spending ...

3 days ago · DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Despite a lack of subpoena power and cooperation from village workers, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her investigation uncovered a pattern of mismanagement and ...

2 days ago · Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gives a final presentation to Dolton residents and officials on Jan. 27, 2025, of the findings of her investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s ...

Dec 27, 2024 · Lori Lightfoot is an American Democratic politician and attorney who served as mayor of Chicago (2019–23). She was the first African American woman and the first openly gay person to hold that office.

Mar 1, 2023 · Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her re-election bid Tuesday, ending her historic run as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve in the job.

Mar 1, 2023 · CHICAGO - With Mayor Lori Lightfoot not winning re-election, the first Chicago incumbent to lose a second term since 1983, many are wondering what exact day she will leave office. We now have...

May 8, 2023 · At the start of her final week as mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot will deliver a farewell speech to the city she served for the last four years. Her address will take place at BUILD on...

May 8, 2023 · Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivered a farewell address on Monday, touting progress and reflecting on challenges during her four-year tenure.