Week in Review: Chicago to Host 2024 Democratic Convention; Ex-ComEd CEO Takes the Stand


Chicago nabs the 2024 Democratic National Convention and Governor J.B. Pritzker promises the state won’t lose money. But will he bankroll the event himself?

Former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore takes the stand in her own defense in the trial of the so called “ComEd Four,” as prosecutors tie her to an alleged bribery scheme led by former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Meanwhile, Walmart closes four stores across the city as Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson vows he will work to replace them.

Guests:

Megan Crepeau, enterprise reporter for the Chicago Tribune | @crepeau

Craig Dellimore, political editor for WBBM Newsradio | @CraigDellimore

Steve Daniels, senior reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business | @stevedaniels27

Ray Long, investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune | @RayLong


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