WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 15, 2022

Willie Wilson
Businessman Willie Wilson speaks at a news conference after a televised debate at WTTW in Chicago on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. Nam Y. Huh / AP Photo
Willie Wilson
Businessman Willie Wilson speaks at a news conference after a televised debate at WTTW in Chicago on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. Nam Y. Huh / AP Photo

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 15, 2022

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Illinois lawmakers pass a $46 billion budget plan over the weekend after a marathon session in Springfield. Meanwhile, another candidate enters the 2023 mayoral race. Plus, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pick for Chicago’s next inspector general passes a key test.

Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap.

GUESTS: Erin Hegarty, reporter for The Daily Line

David Greising, president and CEO of the Better Government Association