Lightfoot Media Silence, Bye, Bye Burke, and Hello, Cherry Blossoms

Both Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Alderman Ed Burke had their last meeting in City Council this week. Lightfoot was defeated in February, and Burke, the longest serving alderperson in Chicago history, is retiring after being indicted on corruption charges. In May, City Hall will look a lot different as more than a dozen new alders and mayor-elect Brandon Johnson are sworn in. So what does the change of guard mean for Chicago? WTTW’s Heather Cherone and Block Club Chicago’s Atavia Reed talk to host Jacoby Cochran about that, and also break down the continued fallout of Walmart abruptly leaving Chatham, the landmarking of Promontory Point, and the return of the Cherry Blossoms.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE