zdask
Home
/
Politics
/
The Week in Review: Springfield Passes Stopgap Budget
The Week in Review: Springfield Passes Stopgap Budget-February 2024
Feb 17, 2026 10:31 AM

After a year without a budget, state lawmakers come together to pass a six-month stopgap measure. K-12 schools get a full year of funding. Chicago police shift overtime to highest-crime districts as the police union chief blasts a lack of public respect for officers. A study finds UberPool beats CTA on speed, but not price.

And in sports, Bears legend Buddy Ryan dies, Kris Bryant makes MLB history, and White Sox pitcher James Shields finally lives up to his moniker "Big Game."

Guests

Craig Dellimore, WBBM Radio

Mary Wisniewski,Chicago Tribune

John McCarron, Chicago Tribune contributor

Jim Litke, Associated Press

The conversation continues in our exclusive web video. This week, Joel Weisman and his panel discuss Hillary Clinton's visit to Chicago on Monday and other news from the presidential race.

Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday.

Comments
Welcome to zdask comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Politics
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zdask.com All Rights Reserved