Week in Review: Johnson Doubles Down on Progressive Agenda; Arlington Heights Sweetens Tax Deal for Bears


Tough-on-crime candidate Eileen O’Neill Burke maintains a slim lead on party-backed opponent Clayton Harris III in the race for Cook County state’s attorney after Tuesday’s Democratic primary election.

Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on his progressive agenda, vowing to continue the fight for a new real estate transfer tax to fund homelessness, as voters appear to reject the Bring Chicago Home referendum.

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Longtime U.S. Reps. Danny Davis and Jesús “Chuy” García cruise to victory against upstart challengers.

A judge rules police officers accused of serious misconduct have the right to have their case heard before a third-party arbitrator — but those hearings must be in public.

And Arlington Heights sweetens a property tax deal to try to keep the Bears from moving forward on lakefront stadium plans in Chicago.

Guests:

Rob Hart, WBBM | @RobHartWBBM

Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune | @rap30

Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, ABC 7 | @MediaDervish

Heather Cherone, WTTW | @HeatherCherone


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