One day after his first meeting with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is slated to meet with Gov. J.B. Pritzker Friday.
Pritzker added that he believes Johnson will"bring a vibrancy" to the city, while saying that the change in the Midwest has been driven by"people who believe in investing in workers, investing in families, investing in young people."
Johnson said he was appreciative of Lightfoot's service and dedication to Chicago, while sharing a piece of advice the outgoing mayor left him with. "But she was very intentional about making sure that the city of Chicago and this wondrous position, to digest that and to take it in and appreciate it. It's going to be good advice," Johnson added.
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