What is the current mayor of Chicago?

The current mayor of Chicago, as of October 2023, is Lori Lightfoot. She took office on May 20, 2019, becoming the first African American woman and the first openly gay mayor of the city. Her administration has focused on various issues, including public safety, education, and economic development.

Rahm Emanuel served as the mayor before Lori Lightfoot, from 2011 to 2019, and while he was significant in shaping Chicago's policies during his tenure, he is not the current mayor. James B. Meeks and Richard M. Daley also held important political positions in Chicago, with Daley having served as mayor from 1989 to 2011, but neither is currently in that role.