The discipline of a Chicago police officer who was investigated for alleged ties to a white nationalist group became a flashpoint during Friday’s wide-ranging police department budget hearing, which saw Superintendent David Brown on the defensive over discontent with his public safety plan, ballooning overtime costs and more. Advertisement Ald. Jason Ervin, 28th, questioned Brown on why Officer Robert Bakker received only a 120-day suspension over allegations including that he didn’t reveal he was interviewed by federal authorities about his alleged past involvement with the Proud Boys. Advertisement Brown defended the choice not to fire Bakker and said the investigation...