March 17, 2023

Fire Safety Lags, Alders Seek Independence, and Here Come Summer Music Lineups

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We are joined by the Chicago Reader’s Social Justice Reporter Debbie-Marie Brown and from the Illinois Answer's Project & Better Government Association, Alex Nitkin. Alongside host Jacoby Cochran, the group is talking about some key stories including fire safety in buildings across the city, union efforts at Berlin Nightclub, and the push for City Council to be more independent from the mayor’s office. Plus, we’ve got books, bands, and concert lineups for our goooooddd newssssss!!!

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