Ballot Initiatives Show Chicagoans Want Protection From Developers

Ballot Initiatives Show Chicagoans Want Protection From Developers

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Last week, certain Chicago voters had additional ballot initiatives to vote for.
One involved rent control, one was about the use of tax dollars generated by legal marijuana, and 2 were about public input in projects that will change their neighborhoods.  
We talk about all of them, then dive deep with 2 activists who are working to make sure the Obama Center brings positive change for the residents living in the surrounding areas.


Later we hear about what can be done about the rise in pedestrian deaths at the hands of vehicles.