WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 10, 2022

By Stephanie Kim, Lynnea Domienik
Lori Lightfoot
Mayor Lori Lightfoot greets constituents and supporters during a campaign stop with First Lady Amy Eshleman at Brown Sugar Bakery at 328 E 75th St in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side, Wednesday morning, June 8, 2022. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
Lori Lightfoot
Mayor Lori Lightfoot greets constituents and supporters during a campaign stop with First Lady Amy Eshleman at Brown Sugar Bakery at 328 E 75th St in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side, Wednesday morning, June 8, 2022. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 10, 2022

By Stephanie Kim, Lynnea Domienik
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Mayor Lightfoot kicks off her reelection campaign. Meanwhile, 19 candidates are seeking to replace Ald. Michael Scott of the 24th Ward. Plus, a new Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ poll reveals a shift in the Republican race for governor. Reset goes behind the headlines in the Weekly News Recap.

GUESTS: Kimberley Egonmwan, commentator for WVON and attorney
David Greising, president and CEO of the Better Government Association
Dan Mihalopoulos, WBEZ investigative reporter on government and politics