Mayor Brandon Johnson on the defensive as questions swirl over his decision to end the controversial ShotSpotter contract. Johnson says it will continue through the summer, but the company behind the technology appears to reject that and could turn the system off Friday.
The mayor also dodged questions on a supposed agreement with the state and Cook County around new migrant funding — saying he has not pledged new city money, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Johnson did and then reversed course.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s right-hand man gets 2.5 years in prison for perjury related to testimony about his old boss.
And the Chicago Bears lose their bid to lower their property tax burden on land they bought in Arlington Heights as a potential home for a new stadium and entertainment complex.
Guests:
Dan Mihalopoulos, WBEZ | @dmihalopoulos
Heather Cherone, WTTW News | @HeatherCherone
Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago | @beckyvevea
Cheryl Raye-Stout, WBEZ | @Crayestout
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