Cook County Commissioner, alderpersons celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Cook County Commissioner Josina Morina and Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) are all the first Asian Americans elected to their respective offices.
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Cook County Commissioner Josina Morina and Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) are all the first Asian Americans elected to their respective offices.
Ald. Nicole Lee is facing off against Chicago police officer Anthony Ciaravino in the 11th Ward, now the city's first Asian American-majority ward. While Ciaravino’s campaign said he was not available for an interview, CBS 2’s Marie Saavedra spoke to Lee about the runoff.
Cook County will mark the Lunar New Year with a celebration honoring two history-making lawmakers.
Cook County will mark the Lunar New Year with a celebration honoring two history-making lawmakers.
If confirmed by the City Council, Lee would become only the second Asian American alderman in the city's history.
