Podcasts about Chicago City Council

In this episode, Fran Spielman invites Chicago City Council veterans Matt O'Shea and Scott Waguespack to discuss Mayor Brandon Johnson's recently unveiled $16.6 billion budget proposal aimed at addressing a $1.15 billion shortfall. The proposed budget includes significant tax and fee increases targeted at businesses and wealthier residents, a controversial head tax, and a $1 billion tax increment financing (TIF) surplus. The discussion covers the potential consequences of these measures for Chicago's economy and residents, challenges posed by the council's resistance, and the lack of communication and transparency from the mayor's administration. 

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports some members of Chicago City Council called on Mayor Johnson to condemn posts praising Black liberation figure Assata Shakur.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports some members of Chicago City Council called on Mayor Johnson to condemn posts praising Black liberation figure Assata Shakur.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports some members of Chicago City Council called on Mayor Johnson to condemn posts praising Black liberation figure Assata Shakur.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the son of retired West side alderman Walter Burnett has been approved to succeed him on the Chicago City Council.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the son of retired West side alderman Walter Burnett has been approved to succeed him on the Chicago City Council.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the son of retired West side alderman Walter Burnett has been approved to succeed him on the Chicago City Council.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee approved a relief package to help people at risk of being forced out of neighborhoods around the planned Obama Presidential Center.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee approved plans for a new privately-funded stadium for the Chicago Fire FC soccer team.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee approved a relief package to help people at risk of being forced out of neighborhoods around the planned Obama Presidential Center.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee approved plans for a new privately-funded stadium for the Chicago Fire FC soccer team.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee approved plans for a new privately-funded stadium for the Chicago Fire FC soccer team.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee approved a relief package to help people at risk of being forced out of neighborhoods around the planned Obama Presidential Center.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee has approved new requirements for outdoor workers to protect against heat-related illness.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago City Council members learned more about why the city missed a deadline to notify people who may have lead pipes supplying water to their homes.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago City Council members learned more about why the city missed a deadline to notify people who may have lead pipes supplying water to their homes.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee has approved new requirements for outdoor workers to protect against heat-related illness.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago City Council members learned more about why the city missed a deadline to notify people who may have lead pipes supplying water to their homes.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee has approved new requirements for outdoor workers to protect against heat-related illness.

In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Walter "Red" Burnett, the 29-year-old son of former City Council Ald. Walter Burnett, who has been selected by Mayor Brandon Johnson to join the Chicago City Council. Burnett discusses his desire to continue his father's legacy, stressing the importance of community engagement and addressing pressing issues like the city's budget crisis, political violence, and affordability. Burnett emphasizes the need for financial acumen, gleaned from his eight years in New York finance, to steer the city through challenging times. He addresses the significance of adapting political communication to younger generations and leveraging social media effectively. With a commitment to public service and inspired by a family deeply embedded in politics, Burnett sheds light on future plans for housing, development projects, and youth engagement, aiming to bring innovative solutions to Chicago's evolving landscape.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a working group set up by Chicago City Council is seeking input on the city's speed camera program.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a working group set up by Chicago City Council is seeking input on the city's speed camera program.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a working group set up by Chicago City Council is seeking input on the city's speed camera program.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg has issued a recommendation that Chicago City Council set up rules for its members' conduct, after a series of dramatic incidents at City Hall.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg has issued a recommendation that Chicago City Council set up rules for its members' conduct, after a series of dramatic incidents at City Hall.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg has issued a recommendation that Chicago City Council set up rules for its members' conduct, after a series of dramatic incidents at City Hall.

Ald. Daniel La Spata of the 1st Ward joined Lisa Dent to discuss the Chicago City Council's move to eliminate parking minimums near public transit, a change aimed at increasing housing density and affordability. La Spata explains why the new rules could help spur development and make housing more accessible across the city.

A family, recently awarded a significant settlement in connection with a wrongful Chicago Police raid, speaks out. On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council approved a $2.5 million settlement of the Mendez family's civil rights lawsuit.

A family, recently awarded a significant settlement in connection with a wrongful Chicago Police raid, speaks out. On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council approved a $2.5 million settlement of the Mendez family's civil rights lawsuit.

A family, recently awarded a significant settlement in connection with a wrongful Chicago Police raid, speaks out. On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council approved a $2.5 million settlement of the Mendez family's civil rights lawsuit.

In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Ald. Walter Burnett (27th), discussing his career highlights and the emotional farewell he received from the Chicago City Council. Burnett shares insights from his 30-year tenure, working with four Chicago mayors, and the challenges faced in political mediation and community development. 

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago City Council not getting the votes required to override Mayor Johnson’s veto of the ‘snap curfew.’

Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed the controversial "snap" curfew ordinance at Wednesday's City Council meeting. The City Council failed to override the Mayor's veto with a 27 to 22 vote.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed the controversial "snap" curfew ordinance at Wednesday's City Council meeting. The City Council failed to override the Mayor's veto with a 27 to 22 vote.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed the controversial "snap" curfew ordinance at Wednesday's City Council meeting. The City Council failed to override the Mayor's veto with a 27 to 22 vote.

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a shooting at a church in Kentucky, the devastating fallout of the Fourth Of July Texas floods, and the possible appointment of a Chicago City Council member’s son.

Deborah Witzburg, Chicago Inspector General, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her belief that the Chicago City Council must protect her position from political influence. An ordinance that is set to be voted on by the ethics committee next week, Witzburg explains, would align Chicago with the rest of the country on effective independent oversight.

Fresh off a float in the Pride Parade, former 46th Ward Alderman James Cappleman joins Steve Dale to talk about city politics. He also shares if he believes the City Council is now different, how he’s writing a book, and how he co-founded a homeless shelter for people living with HIV/AIDS.

On this special broadcast from Max and Benny's Restaurant in Northbrook, Illinois, WCPT's Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, Scott Duff and Richard Chew were joined by (listed in order of appearance): - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson - Thom Hartmann, host of "The Thom Hartmann Program," weekdays at 11:00 a.m. on WCPT - State Sen. Laura Fine, Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 9th District - State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, Democratic member of the Illinois House for the 57th District - Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack, member of the Chicago City Council representing the 32nd Ward - Marj Halperin, Democratic analyst, political commentator on "The Mincing Rascals" podcast, fill-in host for WCPT, and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series - Tom Moss of Indivisible Chicago and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series - William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College and regular WCPT fill-in host - Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton - Kurt Mullett, "Chew's Views" contributor (every Wednesday) and a social media influencer under the name HoosierBlue63 - Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University and co-host (with Brian Endless) of "The World Discord" podcast - Brian Endless, senior lecturer and director of African Studies and the African Diaspora at Loyola University Chicago; co-host (with Joel Ostrow) of "The World Discord" podcast; and founder of The Come Together Project - Mark Pinski, WCPT general manager The hosts also devoted a segment to remembering the late Dick Kay. Dan Levy is heard making live announcements throughout the broadcast.

At WCPT's 20th anniversary live broadcast from Max and Benny's Restaurant in Northbrook, Illinois, Joan Esposito is joined by Ald. Scott Waguespack, member of the Chicago City Council representing the 32nd Ward; Marj Halperin, Democratic analyst, political commentator on "The Mincing Rascals" podcast, fill-in host for WCPT, and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series; and Tom Moss of Indivisible Chicago and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series.

Mike Stephen talks to Illinois Answers Project investigative reporter Alex Nitkin about how Chicago City Council staffers are getting more and more bonuses, learns about the impact of Chicago's Greenlight Family Services with CEO Dr. Maria Nanos, and discovers the Secret History of the Chicago-based soul band The Notations.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about a few legal issues in the news today including the Chicago City Council voting to ban those who took part in the January 6th insurrection from holding a city job and if the mother of the suspected […]

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about a few legal issues in the news today including the Chicago City Council voting to ban those who took part in the January 6th insurrection from holding a city job and if the mother of the suspected […]

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about a few legal issues in the news today including the Chicago City Council voting to ban those who took part in the January 6th insurrection from holding a city job and if the mother of the suspected […]

Mayor Johnson's first aldermanic appointment is approved and a Chicago City Council committee advances a measure banning Jan. 6 participants from city jobs. Reset dives into these and other top local stories in the Weekly News Recap with Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago reporte; Brandis Friedman, WTTW “Chicago Tonight” anchor; and Tom Schuba, Chicago Sun-Times reporter. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

BrownTown takes on  "La Plataforma 2" (2024) with Alderhomies Rossana Rodriguez (33rd) and Jessie Fuentes (26th) about a vertical prison where those inside are fed off of a descending platform, leaving only the diminishing leftovers for those below. BrownTown and the alderhomies breakdown the second installment noting the commentary on governance systems, resistance factions and social movements, relational ethics, and abolition.--GUESTSAlderwoman Rossana Rodriguez (33rd), now in her second term, is the Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Relations for the Chicago City Council. Rossana was born and raised in Puerto Rico and started organizing at six years old when her community had to fight for access to running water. Organizing soon became a fundamental part of her life and remains her main tool within her work in government. Rossana came to Chicago after austerity and budget cuts forced her to leave her job as a drama teacher in Puerto Rico. She originally moved to Albany Park to work as a theatre director with a youth theatre company 14 years ago and chose to stay and organize around housing, education, immigrant rights, and mental health. She is the chief sponsor for the Treatment Not Trauma legislation and continues to organize with grassroots organizations to transform Chicago. Follow Rossana on Facebook, Instagram, (personal, political) and Twitter (personal, political). Stay up to date with her City Council work and 33rd ward services at Rossanafor33.org.Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th) is a queer Latina grassroots organizer, educator, and public policy advocate with over a decade of experience in education, criminal justice reform, affordable housing, community development and sustainability. A lifelong Chicagoan and resident of the Northwest side, Jessie spent most of her formative years growing up and working in Humboldt Park. Through personal resilience, community support and restorative justice, Jessie turned her most traumatic life experiences into tools to uplift others facing similar circumstances. In her previous roles as an educator and Dean of Students at Roberto Clemente Community Academy and as an organizer around issues of violence prevention, housing affordability, and re-entry for returning citizens, she convened and connected community stakeholders to create community-driven solutions to the biggest problems facing Humboldt Park. Jessie recently served as the Director of Policy and Youth Advocacy at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. She Co-chaired the Violence Prevention program of the Illinois Latino Agenda and is also a Founding Member of the Illinois Latino Agenda 2.0, focusing on community development and Latine equity. Follow Jessie on Facebook (personal, political), Instagram (personal, political), and Twitter (personal, political). Stay up to date with her City Council work and 26th ward at Jessiefor26thward.com. Opinions on this episode only reflect David, Caullen, Rossana, and Jessie as individuals, not their organizations or places of work. CREDITS: Intro music Revolución and outro music End Credits by Aitor Etxebarria from the film's soundtrack. Episode photo from La Plataforma 2. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles and Kassandra Borah. Production assistance by Jamie Price.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

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Jodie Wiederkehr, Executive Director, Chicago Alliance for Animals, joins John Williams to talk about why their group supports a proposal making its way through Chicago City Council that would ban the sale of new furs in the city of Chicago.

After ordering federal employees not to even mention DEI, Trump throws a party in the White House to celebrate Black History Month--MAGA style. Ben riffs. Alderwoman Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez covers the news. Including...the free speech debate, Gaza protest puppets, Chicago City Council disinformation, and signs of hope. Rossana is the alderwoman of the 33rd ward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago City Council gears up to vote on more than $39 million in settlements for police misconduct cases. Reset was joined by Director of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Community Justice and Civil Rights Clinic Sheila Bedi and WBEZ criminal justice editor Patrick Smith to look at how much progress has been made on mandatory reforms in CPD – and how much money a lack of progress is costing taxpayers. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.