Lori Lightfoot's term birthed more independent alders in Chicago

• This analysis helps us understand larger political trends in the city and where the evolving council might go from here.

Details: The 86-page report shows that under Lightfoot, approximately half of the council supported her 90% or more of the time.

• This was "lower than that under Richard M. Daley and Rahm Emanuel," who enjoyed "strong majorities that supported their legislations more than 90% of the time, and had a core group of alderpersons who voted with them 100% of the time," the researchers wrote.

The intrigue: Researchers resurface some of the most contentious legislation proposed under Lightfoot, including an ordinance aimed at condemning violence against certain castes.

• It sparked debate in the city's South Asian community and failed to pass.

The bottom line: Under Lightfoot's tenure, both the mayor and alders lost some of their traditional powers.

• Researchers think that could lead to the city being "seen as a more mature democracy, one that sincerely responds to the will of its citizens, and can adequately tackle many of the city's chronic problems."

What we're watching: What new factions, caucuses and voting blocs will emerge under Mayor Brandon Johnson as his term plays out.