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Extremely Local News: Who will replace Walter Burnett as 27th ward alderman?

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wgnradio.com
Published
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://wgnradio.com/?p=2622741

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

After Federal Agents Pay Surprise Visit To Puerto Rican Museum, Chicago Leaders Tell ICE To Get Out: At least 15 unmarked vehicles and several agents, seen wearing black and plain clothes, hung out in the parking of Humboldt Park’s National Puerto Rican Museum Tuesday, museum staff said.

Walter Burnett Is Leaving His Job As Alderman — And His Son Wants To Replace Him: Burnett, Chicago’s longest-tenured alderman and vice mayor, told Block Club he’ll resign by the end of this month and wants to head the CHA. The move paves the way for his youngest son to be appointed to his seat.

Lightning Bugs Are Back: Chicago Fireflies ‘More Abundant’ This Summer After A Few Dark Years: Fireflies are lighting up the city this summer after a mild winter and wet spring gave them a strong springboard for survival, local experts said.

Midnight Circus Brings Big Top Back To City Parks In September: This year’s tour includes stops at Grand Crossing Park, Jefferson Park, Welles Park and, for the first time, suburban Evanston. Tickets go on sale Monday.



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