City Council To Vote On Michael Reese Megadevelopment, Police Oversight

By Daniel Tucker
Map of bronzeville megadevelopment location
A map shows the location of the Map of megadevelopment location in Bronzeville. Courtesy of City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Map of bronzeville megadevelopment location
A map shows the location of the Map of megadevelopment location in Bronzeville. Courtesy of City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development

City Council To Vote On Michael Reese Megadevelopment, Police Oversight

By Daniel Tucker
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Chicago aldermen are expected to cast votes on two consequential proposals during Wednesday’s City Council meeting: A planned $4 billion redevelopment of the Michael Reese hospital site along Chicago’s lakefront and a compromise that would bring civilian oversight to the Chicago Police Department for the first time.

Reset checks in with a reporter live from City Hall.

GUEST: Heather Cherone, WTTW political reporter