City Government and Politics Reporter, WBEZ-FM (Chicago, IL)
Tessa Weinberg is a City Government and Politics Reporter for WBEZ-FM, covering Chicago government and politics. With a focus on local news, Tessa's reporting explores issues such as city budgets, ethics violations, immigration, and social justice. Her work has been featured in various publications and media outlets, including NPR and the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Tessa Weinberg's reporting primarily focuses on government and politics, with a significant portion dedicated to local issues in Chicago and Illinois. She frequently covers topics related to immigration, migrants, and the impact of government policies on these groups.
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Her coverage also includes stories about specific individuals affected by these policies. Therefore, she might be open to pitches that offer firsthand accounts or personal perspectives related to the impact of governmental decisions on immigrant communities in Chicago.
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By: Tessa-Weinberg
“They're trying to pit voters against each other,” one Illinois election official said of the threats of disinformation.
“They're trying to pit voters against each other,” one Illinois election official said of the threats of disinformation.
By: Tessa Weinberg, Mariah Woelfel
With Chicago facing a huge deficit, Johnson faces questions about promises he made in his campaign to not raise property taxes.
By: Tessa-Weinberg, Elvia Malagón
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the city will start its transition this week to merge its two shelter systems, known as the One System Initiative.
By: Mariah Woelfel, Tessa Weinberg
As the city deals with a major budget gap, finance committee chair Pat Dowell said the plan will save taxpayers more than $100 million in the long run.
By: Tessa Weinberg, Mariah Woelfel
Ronnie Reese is exiting the role after a rocky year and a half running Johnson’s press office.
By: Mariah Woelfel Wbez, Tessa-Weinberg
Ronnie Reese is exiting after a rocky year and a half running Johnson's press office.
By: Mariah Woelfel Wbez, Tessa-Weinberg, Amy-Qin
A WBEZ analysis shows the city of Chicago hired or promoted 490 people since a hiring freeze was put in place in September.
By: Tessa Weinberg, Mariah Woelfel
Johnson’s flip-flop on his campaign pledge not to raise the tax is part of a proposed $17.3 billion budget that avoids layoffs.
A WBEZ analysis shows the city of Chicago hired or promoted 490 people since a hiring freeze was put in place in September.
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