Lori Lightfoot

About

American politician who came to prominence in 2019 as Chicago's first African-American female mayor. Previously, she held positions as the President of the Chicago Police Board and chair of the Chicago Police Accountability Task Force.

Before Fame

She was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Chicago Law School.

Trivia

She became the first openly LGBTQ mayor of Chicago. She is a member of the Democratic Party. 

Family Life

Her mother was a healthcare aide and her father was a factory worker. She is the youngest of 4 siblings.

Associated With

She succeeded Rahm Emanuel as the Mayor of Chicago in 2019.