Chicago’s Modern Mayors: From Harold Washington to Lori Lightfoot
by Dick Simpson, Betty O'Shaughnessy, Xolela Mangeu, Gregory D Squires, Monroe Anderson, Costas Spirou, Dennis Judd, Kari Lydersen, Daniel Bliss, Marco Rosaire Rossi, Clinton Stockwell
Essays by scholars and journalists examine Chicago mayoral leadership, policy challenges, and governance from Harold Washington to Lori Lightfoot.
About This Book
This volume brings together essays by scholars and journalists exploring the tenures of Chicago’s mayors from Harold Washington through Lori Lightfoot.
Contributors analyze policy decisions, political challenges, and leadership styles that shaped the city during this period.
The book situates each administration within broader social and economic contexts affecting Chicago and other American cities.
Readers gain insight into how successive mayors addressed issues such as race relations, economic development, and governance reform.
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