Illinois Republicans call for reforms and slam Gov. J.B. Pritzker after the state Prisoner Review Board clears the release of felon Crosetti Brand, who prosecutors say fatally stabbed an 11-year-old boy just one day later.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) is spared punishment after his protest speech in front of a burnt American flag triggered outrage among many of his colleagues.

Some alderpeople want a say over whether the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system should continue in their wards.

And major layoffs at WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times parent company Chicago Public Media.

Guests:

Heather Cherone, WTTW News | @HeatherCherone

Dan Mihalopoulos, WBEZ | @dmihalopoulos

Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune | @JeremyGorner

Brandon Pope, WCIU | @BpopeTV

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