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Week in Review: Chicago Top Cop Finalists; Ethics Issues at City Hall
Week in Review: Chicago Top Cop Finalists; Ethics Issues at City Hall-April 2024
Apr 30, 2026 9:52 PM

Chicago is one step closer to a new top cop as a panel names three finalists for Mayor Brandon Johnson to choose from. Two are longtime CPD veterans; the third is the chief of police in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ethics issues in Chicago’s City Hall according to the city’s top watchdog — from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot to the embattled Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th Ward).

Northwestern University has fired two coaches this week amid allegations of racism, hazing and bullying. Six professors are urging the school to hit pause on an$800 million upgrade.

And at least 11 tornadoes touched down this week in Chicago.

Guests:

Rick Telander, Chicago Sun-Times |@ricktelander

Heather Cherone, WTTW News |@HeatherCherone

Monica Eng, Axios Chicago |@MonicaEng

Greg Pratt, Chicago Tribune |@RoyalPratt

Did you miss us? Check out more episodes of The Week in Review.

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