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Ald. Walter Burnett Stepping Down, Wants Son to Take Job

Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th), the city’s vice mayor and most tenured alder, is stepping down at the end of the month. Mayor Brandon Johnson will pick his replacement, and Burnett said his son is vying for the role. Meanwhile, the elder Burnett remains one of three finalists to lead the Chicago Housing Authority. [Block Club]

DHS Swarms Humboldt Park Museum Parking Lot

Fifteen Department of Homeland Security vehicles swarmed the parking lot of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture Tuesday. Local officials are decrying the move as a “scare tactic,” while DHS claims agents were gathered for a drug investigation. [Sun-Times]

• Related: The museum is set to host Barrio Arts Fest this weekend. [Hey Chicago 💻]

How Far Can This Year’s Cubbies Go?

The Cubs are doing good! They’ve got three all-stars, one of the best offenses, and are leading their division. With Cubs fans having 2016 fantasies, City Cast Chicago host — and lifelong Sox fan — was trying to ignore the hype. But on today’s episode, he heads to Wrigley Field to hear directly from fans about this optimistic season. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Former Ald. Carrie Austin Unfit to Stand Trial

Former Ald. Carrie Austin was found unfit to stand for her upcoming trial due to multiple health problems. Austin represented the 34th Ward for 29 years, until 2023. In 2021, she was indicted on federal bribery charges after alleged shady development dealings. [WGN]