The latest stalemate comes as Lightfoot has weathered attacks from progressive critics after failing to meet a pledge to present a civilian oversight plan within 100 days of taking office in 2019, saying more time is needed to get it right. Backers of the grassroots plan say they have alternative avenues to pass their proposal, while Sposato, who is staunchly pro-police, maintains “way, way, way too much” reform is already taking place.
The Spin: Chicago police civilian oversight panel proposals stall | Lightfoot swats away Bears bid for move to the suburbs | Pritzker pushes back 2022 primary election
