Lightfoot’s Budget Address Raises ‘Cautious Optimism’ At City Hall

By Steve Bynum
Lightfoot Budget
Copies of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposed budget are handed out at City Hall. Lightfoot said a major property tax hike isn't in the cards unless state lawmakers chip in. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Lightfoot Budget
Copies of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposed budget are handed out at City Hall. Lightfoot said a major property tax hike isn't in the cards unless state lawmakers chip in. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Lightfoot’s Budget Address Raises ‘Cautious Optimism’ At City Hall

By Steve Bynum
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave her first budget address Wednesday, as the 2019 Chicago Teachers Strike enters its sixth day.

WBEZ city politics reporter Becky Vevea joins Reset with an update from City Hall.

GUEST: Becky Vevea, WBEZ city politics reporter