Who is Lori Lightfoot's wife Amy Eshleman?

LORI Lightfoot became the only openly lesbian African-American woman to be elected mayor of a major city in the US when she became Chicago’s head.

She has held the position she’s held since April 2009, and since, has married Amy Eshleman, with whom she has an adopted daughter.

Who is Lori Lightfoot's wife Amy Eshleman?

According to reports from The Focus, Eshleman is from a small city in Illinois called Sterling, about 110 miles west of Chicago.

She moved from Sterling to Chicago in the early 90s, and worked for the Chicago Public Library ere for almost 20 years.

Lightfoot posted on Instagram in June 2020, referencing the fact that their relationship was considered illegal not so long ago.

“53 years ago, marriages like ours were illegal. Today, I’m raising an incredible child freely and openly with the love of my life,” Mayor Lightfoot said, referencing their adopted daughter Vivian.

Speaking of their wedding, Eshleman has said  it was “one of the most profound and humbling” moments of her life, adding that most Chicagoans were “open and welcoming” people.

Do Lori and Amy have any children? 

Lori and Amy have one adopted daughter; Vivian, who is 13.

It’s not known exactly when Vivian was adopted by the pair, but it’s thought that this happened in Vivian’s childhood days.

Amy is currently a full-time parent to Vivian.

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