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Dr. Lisa Nee is bringing a fresh, independent voice to the race for mayor. Follow the latest news, interviews, and campaign updates as she shares her vision for a safer, more affordable Chicago.

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Dr. Lisa Nee Warns Trump Medicaid Cuts Will Push Chicago’s Safety-Net Hospitals to the Brink

Chicago, IL. The Pritzker administration is alerting more than 700,000 Illinoisans that they will lose, or are at risk of losing, their public health insurance under the federal budget law President Trump signed last year, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

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CBS Chicago: Mayoral candidate Dr. Lisa Nee joins CBS News Chicago

CBS News Chicago featured Dr. Lisa Nee in a one-on-one conversation with Dana Kozlov, giving voters a closer look at why the former cardiologist is running for mayor and the leadership she hopes to bring to Chicago.

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Chicago Tribune: Cardiologist and whistleblower Dr. Lisa Nee to run for Chicago mayor

The Chicago Tribune profiled Dr. Lisa Nee as a cardiologist and whistleblower running for mayor as an independent-minded outsider focused on honesty, affordability, safety, and restoring trust in City Hall.

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Chicago Sun-Times: Dr. Lisa Nee joins growing field of candidates for Chicago mayor

The Chicago Sun-Times highlighted Dr. Lisa Nee’s entrance into the mayor’s race, noting her background as a Chicago cardiologist, former ICU nurse, breast cancer survivor, MBA, and whistleblower who exposed patient mistreatment at Hines VA Hospital.

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ABC7: Chicago mayor’s race expands as cardiologist Lisa Nee enters contest

Dr. Lisa Nee launched her campaign for mayor with a message focused on restoring public trust, listening to Chicagoans, and bringing responsible leadership back to City Hall. A former cardiologist, health care equity executive, and whistleblower, Nee said her experience solving complex problems has prepared her to make affordability, public safety, and fiscal responsibility top priorities.

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NBC 5: Cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee enters 2027 Chicago mayoral race

NBC Chicago spotlighted Dr. Lisa Nee’s campaign launch, noting her background as a cardiologist, business executive, former whistleblower, and “outsider to machine politics” running to make affordability, honesty, and public service central to City Hall.

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WTTW: Cardiologist, VA Whistleblower Lisa Nee Announces Run for Chicago Mayor

WTTW highlighted Dr. Lisa Nee’s launch for mayor, emphasizing her background as a cardiologist, VA whistleblower, healthcare and public policy advisor, and candidate focused on affordability, safer communities, and fiscal responsibility.

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FOX 32: Chicago cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee joins race for mayor

FOX 32 described Dr. Lisa Nee as a lifelong Chicagoan, cardiologist, former nurse, policy adviser, and VA whistleblower bringing a data-driven, problem-solving approach to public safety, education, and restoring trust in City Hall.

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WGN "The Point": Dr. Lisa Nee is the latest candidate to enter the race for Chicago Mayor

WGN highlighted Dr. Lisa Nee’s entrance into the Chicago mayor’s race as the latest addition to a crowded field, emphasizing her background as a cardiologist and her outsider experience as part of her case for bringing fresh leadership to City Hall.