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The Week in Review: Budget Battle Between Rauner, Mendoza Heats Up
The Week in Review: Budget Battle Between Rauner, Mendoza Heats Up-December 2024
Dec 22, 2025 10:19 AM

Joel Weisman and his guests discuss the week’s news.

Chicago lost two legendary sports executives this week: Dallas Green of the Cubs and Jerry Krause of the Bulls.As Democrats line up to challenge Gov. Bruce Rauner, state Comptroller Susana Mendoza engages him in a bitter war of words over the budget.

Sears’ future may be in doubt. The Chicago area is losing population.A change in red-light camera rules may give drivers a break.And as Chicago police get tougher on cyclists, most citations are issued in minority neighborhoods.

Guests

Mary Wisniewski, Chicago Tribune

Chris Fusco, Chicago Sun-Times

Craig Dellimore, WBBM Radio

Rick Telander, Chicago Sun-Times

The conversation continues

In this week’s exclusive web-extra video, Joel Weisman and guests discuss how changes in the Affordable Care Act might affect Illinois.

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