WBEZ Weekly News Recap, April 22, 2022

Governor signs budget as Illinois’ credit rating is upgraded for second time in a year, and consumers get pumped for more gas giveaways.

Governor Pritzker
In this June 25, 2019, file photo, Gov. J. B. Pritzker signs a bill in Chicago. Amr Alfiky File/AP Photo
Governor Pritzker
In this June 25, 2019, file photo, Gov. J. B. Pritzker signs a bill in Chicago. Amr Alfiky File/AP Photo

WBEZ Weekly News Recap, April 22, 2022

Governor signs budget as Illinois’ credit rating is upgraded for second time in a year, and consumers get pumped for more gas giveaways.

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City Council Budget Committee narrowly approves Mayor Lightfoot’s gas and Ventra card giveaway and the Bulls make it to the playoffs for the first time in five years.

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