WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 17, 2026
From In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons by WBEZ Chicago
April 17, 2026 · 47 min
About this episode
The episode discusses recent legal developments involving a former ComEd CEO and Illinois legislation on junk fees.
A former ComEd CEO and an ally of former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan are both freed from prison and granted new trials. A Wisconsin sheriff files a defamation lawsuit against a Skokie woman and a Cook County Commissioner. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers pass legislation limiting junk fees for renters. In the Loop breaks down those stories and more with Axios Chicago reporter Carrie Shepherd, Chicago Tribune transportation and labor reporter Talia Soglin and WBEZ city politics reporter Mariah Woelfel. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
People in this episode
Guests: Carrie Shepherd, Talia Soglin, Mariah Woelfel
Topics covered
- ComEd
- Michael Madigan
- defamation lawsuit
- junk fees
- Illinois legislation
Keywords
- news recap
- Illinois politics
- WBEZ
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Illinois, Wisconsin, Skokie, Cook County, Chicago
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