Springfield Update, City Council Heats Up and more

ShotSpotter technology installed at North Lavergne Avenue and West Division Street in the Austin neighborhood in June 2023.

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 24, 2024: Springfield update, City Council heats up and more Chicago news

The deadline looms for lawmakers to pass the state budget, while Chicago alders approve overturning a decision to end the Shotspotter contract.

ShotSpotter technology installed at North Lavergne Avenue and West Division Street in the Austin neighborhood in June 2023.

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By Andrea Guthmann

Chicago City Council approves another $1.3 million to resolve two lawsuits involving police misconduct during 2020 protests. Northwestern University’s president testifies about pro-Palestinian protests before Congress.

Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap.

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 24, 2024: Springfield update, City Council heats up and more Chicago news