What Lori Lightfoot did on day one as mayor-elect. Some aldermanic newcomers on the direction the City Council might go. And comic book covers from another time and place.

• Mayor-Elect Lightfoot Mends Fences on Day One of Transition
• Spotlight Politics: Deciphering Lori Lightfoot’s Historic Win
• Vasquez Vanquishes O’Connor in 40th Ward
• Meet the Runoff Winners of 4 Open City Council Seats
• Ask Geoffrey: How Many Streets Are Named for Chicago Mayors?
• ‘Pop Pulp!’ Illustrates Weird, Wonderful World of Mexican Pulp Art