

A new city council meets, state budget stalls, funding for public higher ed
Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news. Angela Cheng / WBEZ Chicago
By
Erin Allen
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson showed off his sense of humor as he led his first regular city council meeting on Wednesday. The Illinois Senate failed to pass the state budget yesterday. The state is funding peacekeepers for the City of Chicago to patrol city neighborhoods and help dispel any large street gatherings and reduce violence.
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A new city council meets, state budget stalls, funding for public higher ed
Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news. Angela Cheng / WBEZ Chicago
By
Erin Allen
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson showed off his sense of humor as he led his first regular city council meeting on Wednesday. The Illinois Senate failed to pass the state budget yesterday. The state is funding peacekeepers for the City of Chicago to patrol city neighborhoods and help dispel any large street gatherings and reduce violence.