The Week in Review

Week in Review: Harris Picks Walz as Running Mate; Chicago Prepares for DNC

The 2024 presidential race is set as Vice President Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.

Walz immediately labeled former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. J.D. Vance as “creepy” and “weird as hell.”

Harris’ selection of Walz ends speculation over the immediate future of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was on the shortlist of candidates vetted for the job.

With just over a week before the Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago, Police Superintendent Larry Snelling says his officers are ready.

A month after Sonya Massey was shot and killed, the Sangamon County sheriff steps down.

And in sports, the White Sox sack their manager Pedro Grifol after the team ends a near-historic 21-game losing streak.

Guests:

Tina Sfondeles, Chicago Sun-Times | @TinaSfon

Alex Nitkin, Illinois Answers Project | @AlexNitkin

Corli Jay, The TRiiBE | @corli_jay

Mack Liederman, Block Club Chicago | @mack_liederman

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