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City Council Members On Ward Maps, Gas Cards, Casinos, More

City council members on the fight over new ward maps, gas cards, casinos and more.

Aired 04/19/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

City Council Members On Ward Maps, Gas Cards, Casinos, More

Clip: 4/19/2022 | 8m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

City council members on the fight over new ward maps, gas cards, casinos and more.

City council members have a month to reach a compromise over a new ward map that will shape the city's politics for the next decade. In addition, not everyone on the council supports the mayor's plan to use $12.5 million in taxpayer dollars to give out prepaid gas cards and CTA passes.

Aired 04/19/2022 | Rating NR

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