Chicago’s acting CFO Steve Mahr: Bonds, budget tensions, and pension strategy
Fran Spielman interviews Steve Mahr, Chicago’s newly appointed acting Chief Financial Officer, who shares his background in public service and public finance investment banking. They discuss Chicago’s recent budget stalemates, the rejection of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s corporate he ...Show more
Breaking down Illinois’ St. Patrick’s Day election results
Fran Spielman interviews Chicago Public Media’s Tina Sfondeles and Dave McKinney about Illinois’ St. Patrick’s Day election, focusing on surprises and the role of money and endorsements. They discuss Juliana Stratton defeating big-spending Raja Krishnamoorthi in the U.S. Senate p ...Show more