Former Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton Dies

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CHICAGO (CBS)--Former Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton died over the weekend at 99-years-old.

As the City of Evanston's first African American mayor, she was also Evanston's longest-serving mayor.

She was being remembered on Monday was a teacher, mentor and a friend.

Last night our City lost a remarkable woman. Lorraine H. Morton (December 8, 1918 - September 8, 2018) was not only Evanston's first African American Mayor and our longest serving Mayor but a teacher, mentor, and friend to so many people. May you Rest In Peace Mayor Morton. pic.twitter.com/VEcJzSCXHQ
— Steve Hagerty (@MayorHagerty) September 9, 2018