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In historic firsts, Lori Lightfoot becomes Chicago’s new mayor
"In this moment, I cannot help but look at all of you and think about what lies ahead and what we can be together," Lightfoot told the estimated crowd of 8,000 at the Wintrust Arena."I'm looking ahead to a city of safe streets and strong schools for every child regardless of neighborhood or zip code. A city where people want to grow old and not flee. A city of sanctuary against fear where no one must hide in the shadows. A city...