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Rose Schmidt
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Political Investigative Producer, WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL)
Chicago
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Health Science, Medicine Mental Health, Human Relations Biotechnology,STEM Social Justice
I love to write about everything; I am open to other avenues to diversify my portfolio.
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By Rose Schmidt Verified| WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified Months after the Chicago City Council narrowly approved the 2025 city budget, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is sending a signal that the next budget season will be as tough, if not tougher. "We have started our budget process earlier than ever before because the challenges that we face are greater than what we've experienced before. The truth is: Our city is truly at a crossroads right now," Johnson said during a news conference Monday.
By Rose Schmidt Verified| WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified After more than 40 years of public service, Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen is packing up his office and embarking on a new adventure: retirement. In an interview with NBC Chicago, he shared the highs and lows of his career, including his work to combat antisemitism and promote tolerance. The first test of Van Dusen's mayoral career came a few months after he took office in 1999 when Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong was murdered in a racially motivated killing spree.
By Mary Ann Ahern Verified, Rose Schmidt Verified| WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified At least four Democrats are interested in running for Dick Durbin's U.S. Senate seat if he retires. They were quietly waiting in the wings, but as time ticks away, the lack of an announcement from Illinois' senior senator is pushing the potential candidates out from the shadows. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton both showed up Thursday to meet with Cook County Democratic committee people, who have been meeting this week with potential candidates for the 2026 election.
Company Info
WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL)
New York, New York, United States
+1 212-664-4444