The Week in Review
Week in Review: Capitol Controversy, CPS Funding and the Chicago Mayoral Race
The pressure on Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch isn’t going anywhere — as questions swirl around whether he’ll keep his position.
Gov. JB Pritzker calls for greater transparency and improved safeguards against sexual harassment — but won’t opine on Welch’s post. That’s as one outspoken Democratic lawmaker says she doesn’t think a new working group Welch set up will be credible or effective.
On the heels of the Chicago Board of Education passing a budget counting on unsecured state funding, some lawmakers say the only possible way forward is to address the needs of school districts statewide.
The worst-kept secret in politics is out as Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announces his bid to lead Chicago.
Businessman Willie Wilson announces he’s running, too, making a fourth attempt at the mayor’s office.
Meanwhile, Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) sues over what he claims are onerous ballot access rules.
And Chicago’s U.S. attorney says there’s no need for a special prosecutor probe of the “Broadview Six” case.
Guests:
Patrick Pfingsten, Illinoize
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune and ABC 7 News
Carrie Shepherd, Axios Chicago
Michael Puente, WBEZ
