Chicago voters wanted change, and they got change. And despite a number of long-time aldermen holding on to their seats,
a real “throw the bums out” vibe pervaded the recent municipal election.
That vibe is most clearly embodied in the 6 new aldermen that ran as Democratic Socialists.
We talk to 3 of those new members of City Council.
Plus WBEZ Political Reporter Becky Vevea updates the final final tallies from the election,
and offers insight into how the new alderman will work with the old aldermen, and with the new mayor.