Politics Mayor Daley's Last City Council Meeting WTTW News | May 4, 2011, 7:00 pm After 22 years and hundreds of City Council meetings, Mayor Daley presided over his final one today. Eddie Arruza reports on the many tributes he received from aldermen and the Mayor's parting words to them. More on the Story: Dick Simpson on Daley's history with City Council What are your thoughts on Mayor Daley's tenure? Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories New Survey Finds Support for Gunshot Detection System — and Concerns, as Chicago Changes Course on Pilot Program Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education Illinois Hemp Act Set to Ban Some THC Drinks Amid Pushback From Business Owners Share of Chicago Property Tax Revenues Claimed by TIF Funds Grew 2.1% in 2025: Report Johnson, Majority of City Council Remain At Odds Over 2027 Budget As Hearings End Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.