WBEZ’s Illinois and Chicago News Roundup: Sept. 20, 2019
By Nereida MorenoWBEZ’s Illinois and Chicago News Roundup: Sept. 20, 2019
By Nereida Moreno
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The Chicago City Council is back in session. Mayor Lori Lightfoot clashed with lawmakers over her proposal to keep marijuana dispensaries out of the downtown area. Plus, the city is planning to release records from the Inspector General’s investigation into the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald.
Morning Shift breaks down the biggest local stories of the week in our Friday News Roundup with Jenn White.
GUESTS: Patrick Smith, WBEZ criminal justice reporter
Shamus Toomey, co-founder and editor-in-chief at Block Club Chicago
Craig Wall, political reporter at ABC-7 Chicago