Week in Review: Chicago Top Cop Finalists; Ethics Issues at City Hall


Chicago is one step closer to a new top cop as a panel names three finalists for Mayor Brandon Johnson to choose from. Two are longtime CPD veterans; the third is the chief of police in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ethics issues in Chicago’s City Hall according to the city’s top watchdog — from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot to the embattled Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th Ward).

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Northwestern University has fired two coaches this week amid allegations of racism, hazing and bullying. Six professors are urging the school to hit pause on an $800 million upgrade.

And at least 11 tornadoes touched down this week in Chicago.

Guests:

Rick Telander, Chicago Sun-Times | @ricktelander

Heather Cherone, WTTW News | @HeatherCherone

Monica Eng, Axios Chicago | @MonicaEng

Greg Pratt, Chicago Tribune | @RoyalPratt


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