Lightfoot raises alarm on COVID-19 spike in Chicago’s Black communities Ryan Voyles 4 years ago Mayor Lori Lightfoot raised alarm Tuesday about a spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths among Black Chicagoans.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.