Is it time for Guaranteed Basic Income in Chicago?
Mayor Lightfoot’s 2022 budget includes $31.5 million for a one-year cash assistance pilot. If approved next week, the city’s program would be the largest of its kind in the country.
Politics
With one of Illinois’ largest political reporting teams, WBEZ’s Government & Politics desk holds elected officials and government bodies accountable. We cover the policy debates and political machinations happening at the state Capitol in Springfield, in Cook County government and at Chicago’s City Hall.
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Here’s what you need to know about Rahm Emanuel’s confirmation hearing
The former Chicago mayor faced opposition from senators over his handling of the police murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
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Police killing looms over Rahm Emanuel’s confirmation battle for ambassador
Liberal lawmakers and activists say the former Chicago mayor’s handling of McDonald’s death should have disqualified him for consideration.
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Illinois legislators begin debating a redrawn congressional map
Legislators are back in Springfield for the fall session and a top item is the Democrats redrawn Congressional map.
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Strain on global supply chains makes shopping difficult for Chicagoans
A local manufacturing and distribution expert breaks down global supply chain disruptions.
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Most Chicago workers reported their vaccination status — but police and fire staff are lagging
The deadline for city workers to upload their vaccination status was Oct. 15, and those who won’t comply are being sent home.
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Chicago Ald. Jim Gardiner loses Democratic committee posts for ‘rude and vulgar’ behavior
The alderman has been accused of retaliating against constituents who opposed him and using demeaning and sexist language against colleagues.
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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Oct 15, 2021
Historian and civil rights leader Timuel Black dies at 102. First lady Jill Biden visits Chicago. Plus, Park District CEO Mike Kelly resigns.
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Democrats remap Adam Kinzinger, GOP anti-Trumper, into a left-leaning congressional district
The draft map released Friday could pad the Democratic party’s lead in Congress, but may push Kinzinger to seek another office.
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Chicago Police are investigating alleged sexual misconduct by at least two ex-lifeguards
Police interviewed a “person of interest” this week following accusations of sexual misconduct by an older employee against an underage lifeguard at Humboldt Park.
