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the Bean

The sculpture known as “the Bean” pictured in Chicago’s Millennium Park.

Manuel Martinez

the Bean

The sculpture known as “the Bean” pictured in Chicago’s Millennium Park.

Manuel Martinez

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 28 2024

A major SCOTUS ruling, DNC prep, and the Bean is back.

The sculpture known as “the Bean” pictured in Chicago’s Millennium Park.

Manuel Martinez
By Meha Ahmad Lynnea Domienik
   

Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in a presidential debate, Chicago continues to prepare for the Democratic National Convention, and NASCAR gets ready to shut down some Chicago streets.

Reset goes behind these headlines and more in the Weekly News Recap.

GUESTS: Jon Seidel, federal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times

David Greising, president, Better Government Association

Carrie Shepherd, Chicago reporter for Axios

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