All the Democrats in Illinois’ congressional delegation now support impeachment hearings in the wake of a whistleblower complaint against President Donald Trump, who asked Ukraine’s new president to “look into” his political rival Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript of a July phone call between the leaders. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched a formal impeachment inquiry on Tuesday, days after Trump said the complaint was “just another political hack job.”
Details of the complaint were released Thursday.
FBI agents had a busy week, raiding offices of both state Sen. Martin Sandoval and Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski.
The Chicago Teachers Union members vote overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as the union continues negotiating with city officials.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot crashes a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement press conference where the agency’s new director, Robert Guadian, was deriding the city’s sanctuary ordinance.
And in sports, Chicago’s hopes turn to the Bears as the Cubs are shut out of the playoffs and their season collapses.
Guests
Mike Flannery, FOX 32 News | @PoliticalEditor
Sarah Karp, WBEZ | @SSKedreporter
Heather Cherone, The Daily Line | @HeatherCherone
Exavier Pope, Forbes.com | @ExavierPope
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