WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap:May 13, 2022

This week saw another mayoral candidate enter the race, ward remap winners and losers, and rising COVID-19 cases.

By Lynnea Domienik, Meha Ahmad
Kam Buckner
Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, speaks at the Chicago Live Again press conference at Navy Pier last year. On Thursday, Buckner announced a campaign for Chicago mayor. Mark Capapas / Chicago Sun-Times
Kam Buckner
Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, speaks at the Chicago Live Again press conference at Navy Pier last year. On Thursday, Buckner announced a campaign for Chicago mayor. Mark Capapas / Chicago Sun-Times

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap:May 13, 2022

This week saw another mayoral candidate enter the race, ward remap winners and losers, and rising COVID-19 cases.

By Lynnea Domienik, Meha Ahmad
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hicago is now at “medium” risk for COVID-19 transmission. Meanwhile, the City Council strikes a tentative deal in the ward remap saga. Plus, President Biden visits Kankakee and Chicago.

Reset goes beyond the headlines to give you more insight into the important stories of the week that you might have missed.

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