Week in Review: Chicago’s Budget Shortfall; $25M Wrongful Conviction …

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s newest challenge is the projected $538 million budget shortfall — while he vows against an increase in the property tax levy.

Chicago City Council votes to pay $25 million to two wrongfully convicted men and allocates $33 million in federal grants for migrants.

The Bring Chicago Home plan to combat homelessness was introduced Thursday.

And Illinois will become the first state to abolish cash bail on Monday.

Guests:

Karen Jordan, ABC 7 | @KarenJordanABC7

Erin Hegarty, The Daily Line | @erin_hegarty

Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune | @LAURA_N_ROD

Chip Mitchell, WBEZ | @ChipMitchell1

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