The Week in Review: Budget Battle Between Rauner, Mendoza Heats Up


Joel Weisman and his guests discuss the week’s news. 

Chicago lost two legendary sports executives this week: Dallas Green of the Cubs and Jerry Krause of the Bulls. As Democrats line up to challenge Gov. Bruce Rauner, state Comptroller Susana Mendoza engages him in a bitter war of words over the budget. 

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Sears’ future may be in doubt.  The Chicago area is losing population. A change in red-light camera rules may give drivers a break. And as Chicago police get tougher on cyclists, most citations are issued in minority neighborhoods.  

Guests

Mary Wisniewski, Chicago Tribune
Chris Fusco, Chicago Sun-Times
Craig Dellimore, WBBM Radio
Rick Telander, Chicago Sun-Times

The conversation continues

In this week’s exclusive web-extra video, Joel Weisman and guests discuss how changes in the Affordable Care Act might affect Illinois.


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