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Ex-Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sued for $11K Debt

1/14/2026

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  • Lori Lightfoot, the former mayor of Chicago, faces a JPMorgan Chase lawsuit for more than $11,000 in unpaid credit card debt, served at her $900,000 home.
  • The suit alleges she did not pay the debt despite earning substantial income during her tenure.
  • Since leaving office in 2023, Lightfoot has pursued academic roles and joined a consulting firm.
  • She launched the ICE Accountability Project to document encounters with immigration agents.