History has been made in Chicago. Lori Lightfoot, an openly gay black woman, has become the city’s new mayor. Lightfoot defeated Toni Preckwinkle, another black woman, in a runoff. With over 91 percent of precincts in, Lightfoot led Preckwinkle 73.7 percent to 26.3 percent.

“In this election Toni and I were competitors, but our differences are nothing compared to what we can achieve together,” Lightfoot said during a speech following her win. “Now that it’s over, I know we will work together for the city that we both love.”

“Today, you did more than make history,” Lightfoot said. “You created a movement for change.”