Week in Review: Trump Touts Economic Plan in Chicago; Reinsdorf and the Future of the White Sox

Paul Caine | October 18, 2024, 6:39 pm

It’s just 17 days until the election, though former President Donald is still falsely claiming he won the last presidential race four years ago.

Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Trump said he had lost a “crooked” election to President Joe Biden and wrongfully claimed there had been a peaceful transfer of power.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris steps out of her comfort zone with a combative primetime interview with Brett Baier on Fox News.

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And in Chicago politics Mayor Brandon Johnson’s outgoing and incoming members of the Chicago board of education have something in common — they all skipped a City Council hearing on Chicago Public Schools leaving CEO Pedro Martinez in the hot seat.

And in sports, Bears fans are saying “cheers” after a win in London, but a report says the White Sox could be saying “goodbye.”

And Bulls guard Lonzo Ball makes a long-awaited return as he finally gets some playing time – albeit in a pre-season game – after spending more than two and a half years out with injury.

Guests:

Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune | @cptime

Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago | @melodymercadotv

Nick Blumberg, WTTW News | @ndblumberg

Dan McGrath, Crain’s Chicago Business | @LeoManDan

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