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Tent Camp Termination, Reopening Mental Health Clinics, and Weekend Fun

Tent Camp Termination, Reopening Mental Health Clinics, and Weekend Fun

FromCity Cast Chicago


Tent Camp Termination, Reopening Mental Health Clinics, and Weekend Fun

FromCity Cast Chicago

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Dec 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Gov. JB Pritzker paused and then officially shut down construction of a tent camp for new arrivals in Brighton Park citing environmental concerns. City Hall must now propose a new location to house thousands of migrants. Both offices blamed the other with the Johnson administration blaming unclear state environmental standards and Pritzker’s office arguing city officials failed to engage the state’s environmental protection agency. South Side Weekly’s Chima "Naira" Ikoro and the Tribune's Jake Sheridan are here to talk about the fallout. Plus, we discuss Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to reopen two city-run mental health clinics and preview next week’s pilgrimage to the Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine in Des Plaines. 

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Released:
Dec 8, 2023
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Podcast episode

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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.