News Chicago’s mayor election made history. But in a city weary of guns, poverty and corruption, does it matter? April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY Comments Off on Chicago’s mayor election made history. But in a city weary of guns, poverty and corruption, does it matter? Lori Lightfoot’s race, gender and sexual orientation mattered little to most Chicago voters in a city that’s exhausted by corruption and gun violence.