Democratic Illinois governor, Chicago mayor booed at White Sox home opener

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot drew boos from fans Thursday when they appeared for the Chicago White Sox’s home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field.

About 9,000 fans were slated to attend the team’s first home game of the 2021 season. Attendance at White Sox home games is currently limited to 22% capacity in order to comply with coronavirus-related restrictions. Lightfoot, who has served as Chicago’s mayor since 2019, is a White Sox season ticket holder. She was also booed while attending the crosstown Chicago Cubs’ home opener at Wrigley Field last week. Lightfoot has faced criticism from both sides of the aisle during her tenure. In a recent column, the Chicago Tribune noted the mayor "hasn’t yet fulfilled key campaign promises," such as a pledge to implement an elected school board.