Newsviews: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is about to leave what he's called the best job in the world.

Last September he announced that he would not seek a third term.

WATCH: Part 1 of Newsviews

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is about to leave what he's called the best job in the world.

He said he spent months talking to his family before he made the decision.

During his 8 years in office, there's been progress in Chicago like corporations moving to the city, large real estate developments that are in the works and record tourism.

WATCH: Part 2 of Newsviews

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is about to leave what he's called the best job in the world.

But there have been challenges too: notably gun violence, the city's finances and underfunded pensions.

Talking about all that is Mayor Rahm Emanuel.