WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 19, 2023

Brandon Johnson lays out his priorities in his inaugural address. Meanwhile, Illinois could see a new state flag in its future.

Mayor Brandon Johnson makes his inaugural address during the city of Chicago’s inauguration ceremony at Credit Union 1 Arena on Monday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson makes his inaugural address during the city of Chicago's inauguration ceremony at Credit Union 1 Arena on Monday. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
Mayor Brandon Johnson makes his inaugural address during the city of Chicago’s inauguration ceremony at Credit Union 1 Arena on Monday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson makes his inaugural address during the city of Chicago's inauguration ceremony at Credit Union 1 Arena on Monday. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 19, 2023

Brandon Johnson lays out his priorities in his inaugural address. Meanwhile, Illinois could see a new state flag in its future.

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Chicago gets a new mayor, Illinois lawmakers wrap up spring session in Springfield and Groupon announces it’s leaving the Loop.

Reset breaks down these stories and much more with a panel of journalists.

GUESTS: Alice Yin, politics reporter for the Chicago Tribune

Christian Farr, NBC-5 Chicago reporter

Angela Rozas O’Toole, WBEZ senior editor for politics and government