Ald. Jim Gardiner from Chicago’s Northwest Side is, justifiably, getting heat for a series of leaked text messages in which he called colleagues sexist and inappropriate names and instructed staffers to withhold city services from constituents who were critical of Gardiner. City Bureau’s Bettina Chang and City Cast Chicago producer Simone Alicea dig into that story, as well as other city politics news like pay raises for aldermen and zoning laws that could mean more cannabis dispensaries. Plus, moments of joy!
Guests:
Bettina Chang—Co-founder and Editorial Director, City Bureau
Simone Alicea—Producer, City Cast Chicago

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