The Week in Review

Week in Review: Budget Hearings End With No Clear Path Forward; CPD Veterans in Running for Top Cop

Chicago budget hearings come to a close with no clear path forward.

A majority of alderpeople tell Mayor Brandon Johnson his budget doesn’t have the votes to pass. Then, more upheaval after the surprise resignation of his chief financial officer.

Chicago’s police oversight commission recommends three CPD veterans as finalists for the next top cop.

More pushback from alderpeople over a gunshot detection pilot program.

Meanwhile, Google threatens to cut off search access to Chicago students.

Amazon preps drone delivery in the south suburbs.

Chicago opens its first self-cleaning public toilet. And then someone promptly has an accident — briefly locking himself inside.

Guests:

Justin Laurence, Crain’s Chicago Business

Patty Wetli, WTTW News

Heather Cherone, WTTW News

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