From WGN-AM April 14, 2020 John Williams CMF Executive Director Michael Belsky Harris Public Policy Center for Municipal Finance (CMF) Executive Director Michael Belsky was featured on WGN-AM, discussing the constitutional basis for Illinois' power. “Governors have the discretion as to whether people will be back out in their states and active with proper facilities as, do mayors in most states,” said Belsky. “For example, in Illinois, City of Chicago has home rule so the Mayor of Chicago has the authority with emergency powers.” Full coverage available at WGN-AM. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States
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