About this episode
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday the city is facing a $730 million shortfall in its 2022 budget forecast. The city is expected to spend upwards of $12 billion next year. The news comes as city officials have been hosting public forums on the South, West and North sides to hear how Chicagoans wants the money spent. Thursday's event in Uptown is the last one. WBEZ politics reporter Mariah Woelfel covered this weekend’s event in Washington Park, and tells us what she heard from the public, and how—or if—the city actually puts these recommendations into action. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm