Lori Lightfoot Voted in as Chicago's First African American Woman Mayor Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Lori Lightfoot waves to supporters as she speaks at her election night party Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Chicago. ( AP Photo ) Produced by Ethan Oberman and Jose Olivares Hosted by Tanzina Vega Produced by PRI and WNYC