WBEZ Weekly News Recap: September 24, 2021

Mayor Lightfoot unveils 2022 budget while the Chicago Park District clashes with the Bears over Soldier Field repairs and sports betting.

Soldier Field
Soldier Field before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. The Bears' management and Chicago Park District officials have feuded in emails about the upkeep of the field. Kamil Krzaczynski / Associated Press
Soldier Field
Soldier Field before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. The Bears' management and Chicago Park District officials have feuded in emails about the upkeep of the field. Kamil Krzaczynski / Associated Press

WBEZ Weekly News Recap: September 24, 2021

Mayor Lightfoot unveils 2022 budget while the Chicago Park District clashes with the Bears over Soldier Field repairs and sports betting.

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Mayor Lightfoot unveils her budget proposal for 2022 while continuing to receive opposition from the police union over the vaccine mandate.

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