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

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