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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 26, 2026
Published 2 weeks, 3 days ago
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After a violent weekend with eight killed and 40 injured, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins calls for the creation of a new Department of Gun Violence Reduction. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s restrictive gun law. And embattled U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announces plans to review the work of a “Broadview Six” prosecutor going back to 2007.
In the Loop breaks down those stories and more.
GUESTS: Paris Schutz, NBC 5 political and investigative reporter
Maxwell Evans, Block Club Chicago reporter
Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times general assignment reporter
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