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The Week in Review: What is Police Superintendent’s Combat Strategy?
Chicago's new top cop calls ongoing violence "unacceptable," while more Chicagoans disapprove of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's leadership. Host Eddie Arruza and guests discuss these stories and more in this week's show.
The Week in Review: Will the Lucas Museum Leave Chicago?
Joel Weisman and his guests discuss the week’s news, including the announcement by “Star Wars” movie mogul George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson that they are looking at locations outside of Chicago for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
![Andrea Durbin: "Collectively [the agencies] are owed over $100 million to date. That number grows every day. We're just trying to be paid for the work we've done."](/sites/default/files/styles/json_lg/public/field/image/r_service%20provider%20lawsuit_C0002_frame_4118.jpg?itok=wxhLQ3d0 "Andrea Durbin: \"Collectively [the agencies] are owed over $100 million to date. That number grows every day. We're just trying to be paid for the work we've done.\"")
Coalition of Social Service Agencies Files Lawsuit Against Governor, State Agencies
On Wednesday, a coalition of 64 Illinois-based human and social service agencies and companies filed a lawsuit against Gov. Bruce Rauner and the directors of six statewide agencies seeking payment for work performed since July 1, 2015.
Community, Faith Leaders Show Support For Lucas Museum at McCormick Place
As Mayor Rahm Emanuel pushes McCormick Place as the new location for the Lucas Musuem, a group of faith and community leaders met Tuesday to throw their support behind the plan. WBEZ's Lauren Chooljian will bring us the latest.
Lori Lightfoot: Dean Angelo 'Misses the Mark' on Task Force Recommendations
“Mr. Angelo continues to miss the mark when he dismisses the report,” said Lori Lightfoot, chairwoman of the Police Accountability Task Force, in response to comments made by FOP head Dean Angelo during his Monday appearance on "Chicago Tonight."
The Week in Review: Unraveling the Latest Lucas Museum Plan
Joel Weisman and guests discuss the controversial and expensive new plan for the Lucas Museum and more top stories on this week's show.
City to Implement Nearly a Third of Police Task Force Recommendations
The police superintendent and mayor announce big changes to Chicago Police Department practices and oversight. But did the much maligned Independent Police Review Authority make the cut?
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