Chicago Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions Amid Citywide Protests
Mayor Lightfoot on Tuesday announced a series of police reforms and a $10-million dollar fund to help businesses rebuild.
By Nereida MorenoChicago Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions Amid Citywide Protests
Mayor Lightfoot on Tuesday announced a series of police reforms and a $10-million dollar fund to help businesses rebuild.
By Nereida Moreno
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed the city Tuesday night in a rare prime-time speech after days of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Despite the unrest, the city is moving forward with plans to reopen nonessential businesses starting Wednesday. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Becky Vevea for the details.
GUEST: Becky Vevea, WBEZ city politics reporter