Chicago Newsroom 2.0

Where's The Budget?

Program Air Date: 12/08/2024

Program Overview

In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, host Andy Zopp is joined by roundtable regulars Hugo Balta, Francia Garcia Hernandez, and Morgan Malone to discuss the ongoing turmoil surrounding the city’s budget and other key challenges facing City Hall. The conversation dives into the political and economic complexities impacting the city’s leadership. Additionally, Andy sits down for a one-on-one conversation with 36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas, offering insights into his role in the city’s legislative process and the challenges he faces in addressing the budget crisis.