The Week in Review: Vice President Kamala Harris Comes to Town


Vice President Kamala Harris makes a flying visit to Chicago to talk reproductive rights.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker issues a disaster declaration to free-up resources for migrants bused from Texas. But the mayor of Burr Ridge, where some of those migrants are now staying, says he’s frustrated with a lack of communication from the governor.

GOP candidate for governor, Darren Bailey, takes up temporary residence in the John Hancock building to “immerse” himself in Chicago culture – but still calls the city a “crime-ridden hellhole.”

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Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke, wife of indicted Ald. Ed Burke, announces she is retiring from the state’s top court.

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly is convicted on child pornography charges.

And in sports, it’s a make or break week for the Chicago White Sox, while the Chicago Bears take on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Green Bay.

Guests:

Dan Mihalopoulos, investigative reporter on WBEZ’s Government & Politics Team | @dmihalopoulos

Lorraine Forte, editorial page editor at the Chicago Sun-Times | @Forte926

Rick Pearson, chief political reporter at the Chicago Tribune | @rap30

Cheryl Raye-Stout, covers sports for WBEZ | @Crayestout


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