Week in Review: Judge Strikes Bring Chicago Home Referendum; White Sox Court Springfield Lawmakers


A judge puts a dent in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s signature plan to curb homelessness.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker makes his budget pitch: more spending for schools and for migrants. But critics want Illinois residents’ long unmet needs to come first. This, as Chicago closes four migrant shelters.

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The Chicago City Council cracks down on dollar stores.

No more cops in Chicago schools as the Board of Education unanimously votes to remove school resource officers.

And White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf courts Springfield lawmakers as he seeks public funds for a proposed new South Loop stadium.

Guests:

Brandon Pope, CW26, WBEZ/NPR | @BpopeTV

Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago | @melodymercadotv

Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune | @samjcharles

Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times | @mitchtrout


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