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Chicago mayor elect Lori Lightfoot speaks during the election night party in Chicago, Illinois on April 2, 2019. - In a historic first, a gay African American woman was elected mayor of America's third largest city Tuesday, as Chicago voters entrusted a political novice with tackling difficult problems of economic inequality and gun violence. Lori Lightfoot, a 56-year-old former federal prosecutor and practicing lawyer who has never before held elected office, was elected the midwestern city's mayor in a lopsided victory. (Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski / AFP) (Photo credit should read KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

UPDATE: Chicago Makes History in Mayor’s Race

Welcome to our In the News topic for April, Chicago Will Make History in Mayor’s Race. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and … Read more

Blackfeet Nation Addresses Climate Change

Welcome to our In the News topic for April, Blackfeet Nation Addresses Climate Change. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles … Read more

European Union and British Union Jack flag flying in front of bright blue sky in preparation for the Brexit EU referendum

What Is Brexit?

Welcome to our In the News topic for March, What Is Brexit? You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students … Read more

What Happens When the Government Shuts Down?

Welcome to our In the News topic, for February, What Happens When the Government Shuts Down? You may wish to take a look at other grade … Read more

New Congress to Begin Session

Welcome to our In the News topic, for January, New Congress to Begin Session. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and … Read more

Wildfires Devastate California

Welcome to our In the News topic, Wildfires Devastate California. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to … Read more