Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is laying the groundwork for a reelection bid amid concerns over the possibility of a Hard Rock Casino by Soldier Field.
CHICAGO -- Mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared very much like a candidate Tuesday at a luncheon with business leaders, whose support she wants and needs for a second term.
That announcement was just a tease about her reelection plans, but her speech laid the groundwork for one to come soon.Chicago casino locations: Bally's claims River West site would reduce traffic; residents disagree "So, it's really important for me, as the mayor, as the advocate-in-chief for this our city, to preach the gospel about what is going well in our city," Lightfoot said.
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