May 16, 2011 Chicago gets a new mayor after nearly half a century of Daley family rule at the helm of the city. Looking back some images from Rahm’s victory celebration last night at the Plumbers Union Hall in the West Loop. — Rahm’s stubby amputated middle finger is almost as famous (or notorious) as he is. The result of a meat slicing accident as a teenager working at a suburban Arby’s, President Obama once joke that it rendered Emanuel “practically mute.” — As mayor elect, everyone wants a piece of you: — AKPD Media/Emanuel campaign centcom for projecting election returns into the Plumbers Union Hall: — For more images of Rahm Emanuel, please visit amandarivkin.photoshelter.com. — For more on Mister Mayor Elect Rahm Emanuel, previous posts and articles: Fortnight Journal “The Chicago Way,” February 14, 2011. “From the Archive: Two Years Ago Almost to the Day, Former and Present White House Chief of Staffs Rahm Emanuel and William Daley at Obama’s Inauguration Luncheon,” January 21, 2011. “The Full Emanuel: Running with Rahmbo, Best Pictures …