Another Wrongful Conviction Suit, Chicago Needs More Midwives, and 50 Years of Hip-Hop

Chicago has paid $178 million to resolve wrongful conviction lawsuits since 2019, according to WTTW . Now the city faces yet another suit from Lee Harris, who spent 30 years in prison for a crime he claims police officers coerced him into confessing to. The Triibe’s Tonia Hill and the new cohost of WBEZ’s The Rundown, Adora Namigadde , are here with the latest. We’re also discussing the need for more midwives at area hospitals, improved reading scores in Chicago Public Schools, and we’re celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary and Chicago’s place in the genre . Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE