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Week in Review: Snelling’s First Public Test; Chicago Casino Finally Set to Open
Week in Review: Snelling’s First Public Test; Chicago Casino Finally Set to Open-April 2024
Apr 18, 2026 5:00 PM

Chicago Police Department Counterterrorism Chief Larry Snelling joins a community meeting ahead of the City Council considering his nomination to lead the department.

A police oversight panel votes to scrap the controversial gang database.

City leaders eye a Greektown hostel as temporary housing for migrants.

Public housing activists get their day in court as they seek to block a deal giving Chicago Housing Authority land to the Chicago Fire soccer club.

And Bally’s temporary Chicago casino is scheduled to open Saturday.

Guests:

Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune | @byaliceyin

Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago | @beckyvevea

Heather Cherone, WTTW News | @HeatherCherone

Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago | @melodymercadotv

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

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