Afternoon News: Wednesday April 30, 2025
The Rundown | Chicago News · WBEZ Chicago
April 30, 20253m 31s
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Show Notes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is in Springfield pitching state lawmakers to fund budget items from what he calls a “modest” wish list. Former Pitchfork music festival founder and jazz-drummer Mike Reed announced that he’s backing the new Sound and Gravity Fest this fall. Chemistry teacher Victor Gomez from North West suburban East Leyden High School was named teacher of the year by the Illinois State Board of Education.