The Sun-Times recently reported on the Office of the Inspector General report that found the city was negligent in the 2020 Hilco demolition in Little Village, as well as Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision to keep the report secret. Why haven’t issues like this been more prominent in discussions about the upcoming mayoral election?
Much of the election conversation thus far has focused on crime, mostly property theft and gun violence. This concern is understandable — no one wants to see their loved ones and neighbors hurt. And we need solutions to prevent interpersonal violence, including eliminating economic disparities and investing in community resources.
