Rahm Emanuel Will Leave Chicago With Crime Still High and Schools Still Struggling

Governing: Rahm Emanuel walked into a job that turned out to be much more complicated than he may have thought.

He became mayor of Chicago in 2011, riding a wave of national political celebrity after serving as President Barack Obama's first chief of staff. After failing to solve persistent problems in basic functions of the city, such as law enforcement and education, he stunned Chicago on Tuesday by announcing he will not seek a third term.

"It's certainly a shock to the political system here," says Chuck Bernardini, a former alderman.

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