‘The city is up for grabs’: Chicago Tribune reporter’s new book details Lightfoot’s tenure as mayor

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April 29, 2024 at 10:32 AM

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Despite her small stature, Lori Lightfoot loomed large in a city known for its big shoulders. “She fits the great characters of Chicago politics,” said Gregory Royal Pratt, author of a new book about Lightfoot. “Big, brash, bold. Sometimes offensive. Sometimes endearing. She’s a brilliant woman and a dynamic personality. Full story: https://wgntv.com/news/cover-story/the-city-is-up-for-grabs-chicago-tribune-reporters-new-book-details-lightfoots-tenure-as-mayor/

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