Hines VA Whistleblower Lisa Nee Joins 2027 Chicago Mayoral Race
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Updated · Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7
Hines VA Whistleblower Lisa Nee Joins 2027 Chicago Mayoral Race
3 articles · Updated · Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7
Summary
Dr. Lisa Nee, a Chicago cardiologist and former ICU nurse, entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral contest, casting her bid as a push for affordable, honest and functional public service.
Nee built her public profile by helping expose unread cardiac tests and patient mistreatment at Hines VA Hospital, and she says retaliation while pregnant shaped her view of failing systems.
The political newcomer grew up in Humboldt Park, is a breast cancer survivor with an MBA, and is trying to turn that outsider résumé into a contrast with career politicians.
Her entry adds to an already crowded field that includes U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and George Cardenas, while Mayor Brandon Johnson still has not said whether he will seek a second term.