Days ahead of tight re-election bid, Chicago mayor cracks down on airport homeless encampments
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After the matter drew attention from national and social media, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot discussed the homeless encampments at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on Thursday.
"That is unacceptable. We are going to continue, within the bounds of the law, to do what is necessary to provide those folks with support but elsewhere. They can’t be in our airports." Sarah Rumpf is a Fox News Digital Production Assistant. You can reach her on Twitter at @rumpfsarahc
Lightfoot, who has previously been criticized for her handling of crime and homelessness, among other issues facing the Windy City, is locked in a tight re-election race. Democrat Paul Vallas maintains a lead over the incumbent mayor, according to recent polls.
In the Democrat's remarks, Lightfoot assured Chicagoans that her office is aware of the seriousness of the situation and is working on a solution.