Lori Lightfoot Concedes in Chicago Mayoral Race

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded election defeat on Tuesday, February 28, ending her efforts to serve a second term; she was the first elected Chicago mayor to lose a reelection bid since 1983. Lightfoot said she would be “rooting and praying for our next mayor to deliver for the people of the city for years to come” in her concession speech on February 28. “Four years ago, I looked into the camera and spoke directly to young people of color who looked like me and to every kid who felt like I did when I grew up. And I’m going to do that again tonight,” Lightfoot said. “You will not be defined by how you fall, you will be defined by how hard you work and how much you do good for other people,” Lightfoot added. “Obviously, we didn’t win the election today. But I stand here with my head held high and a heart full of gratitude." Lightfoot also said she called Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas “to congratulate them on their victories in advancing to the runoffs.” According to the Associated Press, mayoral candi

Unsafe Behavior 'Diminished the Celebration' of Mexico's Independence Day in Chicago, Mayor Says

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot condemned what she called “unsafe” behavior during celebrations of Mexico’s Independence Day in her city on Friday, September 16. In a press conference on Saturday, Lightfoot said “cultural pride was certainly on display” in the previous night’s celebrations and that many people celebrated safely across the city. However, she said the behavior of some revellers “diminished the celebration of this important anniversary of Mexican independence.” “Blocking major roadways of transportation to do donuts is not safe. Lighting fireworks in the middle of the street is not safe. Honking horns and loud music to all hours of the night is not being respectful to neighbors in the downtown and other neighborhoods. Causing traffic gridlock is simply unacceptable,” Lightfoot said. Footage by Hugo Balta shows smoke wafting across an intersection blocked by vehicles and people in downtown Chicago. An engine can be heard revving loudly amid rapid bangs. Citing police, local media reported at least s

Weiner Dogs Enjoy Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt

Four dachshunds were treated to a “pawesome” easter egg hunt in their backyard on April 9 in Jackson, New Jersey. Adam Christman recorded video of himself setting up this cute activity for his wiener dogs. Placing treats inside plastic egg shell containers, he documented the dachshunds sniffing them up, cracking them open, and enjoying the easter spirit. “Every year we have the dachshund Easter egg hunt,” Christman told Storyful. “It’s such a pawesome and egg-cellent time!” Credit: Adam Christman via Storyful

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