WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 17, 2022

Tornado warnings and record-breaking heat cause climate concerns while city pools remain closed due to lifeguard shortages.

By Andrea Guthmann
Chicago Park District pool
A lifeguard sign at a Chicago Park District pool. Applications for lifeguards have dropped as the city launches a campaign seeking to hire more. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ, file photo
Chicago Park District pool
A lifeguard sign at a Chicago Park District pool. Applications for lifeguards have dropped as the city launches a campaign seeking to hire more. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ, file photo

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 17, 2022

Tornado warnings and record-breaking heat cause climate concerns while city pools remain closed due to lifeguard shortages.

By Andrea Guthmann
WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter.

The primary election is less than two weeks away. Reset’s Weekly News Recap has analysis of the races and candidates and an update on the 2023 mayoral election.

GUESTS: Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent

Jacoby Cochran, City Cast Chicago Host

Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ city government reporter