WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 26, 2024: Bears stadium plans revealed, campus protests, and more
Bears reveal plans for new lakefront stadium and quarterback. Family of Dexter Reed files a civil rights lawsuit over police killing.
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Bears reveal plans for new lakefront stadium and quarterback. Family of Dexter Reed files a civil rights lawsuit over police killing.
Johnson’s support of the Bears’ plan raised questions, including from one progressive leader who said they’re not elected to subsidize multi-billion dollar corporations.
Students linked arms and formed a line against police after Northwestern leaders said the tent encampment violated university policy.
The video is the first proof of life of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was captured Oct. 7 in southern Israel. His parents have Chicago ties. Last week, his mother was named one of Time magazine’s most influential people of 2024.
Trump’s argument for immunity is broad: He contends that he cannot be prosecuted for his “official acts” as president unless he is first impeached, convicted by the Senate and removed from office.
However, the construction of two satellite concourses that would increase gate capacity is being put on hold.
Preckwinkle said she expects the Democratic Party will be united behind President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection.
The fiery debate exposed divisions within the City Council over the mayor’s first major development plan and the increasing cost of supporting migrants.
Commissioners widely supported sending cash to the city, but raised concerns about making sure the city uses the money for its intended use.
The Chicago inspector general’s office also released a quarterly report documenting misconduct from city employees.