WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 16, 2021

Two Illinois officials have White House meetings. Governor extends rental assistance as COVID infections rise again in parts of Illinois.

WBEZ Weekly News Recap: July 16, 2021
Biden is joined by, from left, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, and Vice President Kamala Harris, right. Associated Press
WBEZ Weekly News Recap: July 16, 2021
Biden is joined by, from left, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, and Vice President Kamala Harris, right. Associated Press

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 16, 2021

Two Illinois officials have White House meetings. Governor extends rental assistance as COVID infections rise again in parts of Illinois.

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Lightfoot administration departures continue with resignation of two commissioners. Chicago Police Supt. David Brown and Gov. JB Pritzker stop by the White House this week for presidential meetings. Plus, COVID-19 infections are rising again in parts of the state.

Reset goes behind the headlines with local journalists on the Weekly News Recap.

GUESTS: Laura Washington, Chicago Sun-Times columnist and ABC-7 political analyst

Kelly Bauer, breaking news editor at Block Club Chicago