Week in Review: Chicago’s Budget Shortfall; $25M Wrongful Conviction Settlement


Mayor Brandon Johnson’s newest challenge is the projected $538 million budget shortfall — while he vows against an increase in the property tax levy.

Chicago City Council votes to pay $25 million to two wrongfully convicted men and allocates $33 million in federal grants for migrants.

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The Bring Chicago Home plan to combat homelessness was introduced Thursday.

And Illinois will become the first state to abolish cash bail on Monday.

Guests:

Karen Jordan, ABC 7 | @KarenJordanABC7

Erin Hegarty, The Daily Line | @erin_hegarty

Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune | @LAURA_N_ROD

Chip Mitchell, WBEZ | @ChipMitchell1


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