WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: May 1, 2020

Reset breaks down the biggest local and state news of the week in the Friday News Roundup with Jenn White.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a news conference Thursday, March 19, 2020. Today, he announced the state’s stay-at-home order will be extended for another month. Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a news conference Thursday, March 19, 2020. Today, he announced the state’s stay-at-home order will be extended for another month. Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: May 1, 2020

Reset breaks down the biggest local and state news of the week in the Friday News Roundup with Jenn White.

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A second Republican lawmaker sues over Illinois’ stay-at-home order. Mayor Lori Lightfoot asks landlords to show grace on the first of the month. Plus, Chicago’s new top cop tackles police overtime spending.

Reset breaks down the biggest local and state news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with host Jenn White.

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John Byrne, Chicago Tribune City Hall reporter