WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 8, 2022

The first official candidate enters the 2023 Chicago mayoral race. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are wrapping up their spring legislative session.

By Andrea Guthmann
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative leaders
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a debt-reduction package on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Springfield, Ill. Pritzker joined other Democratic leaders on Thursday to announce a budget deal they say would offer nearly $2 billion in tax relief. John O’Connor / Associated Press, File Photo
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative leaders
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a debt-reduction package on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Springfield, Ill. Pritzker joined other Democratic leaders on Thursday to announce a budget deal they say would offer nearly $2 billion in tax relief. John O’Connor / Associated Press, File Photo

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 8, 2022

The first official candidate enters the 2023 Chicago mayoral race. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are wrapping up their spring legislative session.

By Andrea Guthmann
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Illinois lawmakers are looking to address crime and give back money to taxpayers before wrapping up their spring legislative session. Plus, Southwest Side Ald. Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward becomes the first candidate to enter the 2023 mayoral race. Meanwhile, Mayor Lightfoot’s gas giveaway proposal stalls in the City Council.

Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap.

GUESTS: Paris Schutz, reporter and anchor, WTTW-TV

John Chase, Deputy Metro Editor, Chicago Tribune