WBEZ’s Chicago and Illinois News Roundup: July 2, 2020

Reset breaks down the biggest stories of the week in our weekly news roundup.

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown
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Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown
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WBEZ’s Chicago and Illinois News Roundup: July 2, 2020

Reset breaks down the biggest stories of the week in our weekly news roundup.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot spars with President Donald Trump over the city’s response to recent gun violence. Advocates criticize CPD’s plan to arrest teens on “drug corners” ahead of the holiday weekend. Plus, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx plans to drop charges against those arrested in recent protests.

Reset breaks down the biggest stories of the week in our weekly news roundup.

GUESTS: Kimberly Egonmwan, commentator for WVON, attorney, activist

Mick Dumke, reporter and columnist ProPublica Illinois