Ald. Nicole Lee hangs onto 11th Ward seat, as challenger Ciaravino concedes With all precincts reporting, Lee held 62% of the vote compared to her challenger Anthony Ciaravino’s 38%. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023
Taking a Daley out of 11th Ward seat easier than taking Daley’s out of ward race With former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction, it may seem that the Daley family’s grip on the 11th Ward is slipping. But despite boundary and demographic changes in the ward, the Daleys and their allies are still exerting influence. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2023
For Asian Americans, their moment in Illinois politics was a ‘long, long time’ coming CHICAGO — Randy Jue shuffled through a heap of papers on the desk inside his Bridgeport business until unearthing a detailed map of Chicago’s 11th Ward, where he spotted opportunity. Chicago Tribune · Oct 13, 2022
A new era rises in Chicago’s 11th Ward with Nicole Lee The old 11th Ward was a bonanza of power for the Daley family for decades. With Lee’s appointment, the new 11th Ward will hopefully be a bonanza of power for her community. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2022
Daughter of convicted Daley aide picked to replace Patrick Daley Thompson in 11th Ward United Airlines executive Nicole Lee is the daughter of Gene Lee, deputy chief of staff under former Mayor Richard M. Daley. In 2014, Gene Lee was convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from two Chinatown charities. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022
Selection committee recommends two 11th Ward finalists to replace Patrick Daley Thompson, but Lightfoot delays appointment Lightfoot had wanted a replacement seated in time for Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The Rules Committee was to meet Tuesday to confirm the mayor’s choice, but the meeting was canceled at Lightfoot’s behest. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022
Following Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction, pressure mounts for Mayor Lori Lightfoot to appoint an Asian American to replace him on City Council CHICAGO — Leaders in Chicago’s Chinatown and beyond clamored Tuesday for Mayor Lori Lightfoot to appoint an Asian-American successor to 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, whose federal tax fraud conviction this week could pave the way for the Near South Side enclave to have its first City Hall representative… Chicago Tribune · Feb 16, 2022