Week in Review: From CPS to Donald Trump, Looking Back at the Biggest Stories of 2024


Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez gets a temporary restraining order on Christmas Eve to prevent the Board of Education from modifying his duties. That comes after the board voted unanimously to fire Martinez without cause.

Mayor Brandon Johnson finally gets his budget passed — but not without criticism even from progressive supporters in the City Council.

Donald Trump is returning to the White House and promising mass deportations of migrants after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race. In Illinois, the GOP sees signs of hope as their proportion of the vote rises.

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Meanwhile, former powerful Chicago Ald. Ed Burke reports to federal prison after being convicted of corruption. And another high-profile corruption case is ongoing as former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has his day in court on corruption and racketeering charges.

And in sports, WNBA rookie Angel Reese shines bright for the Chicago Sky.

But tough times for Chicago coaches as the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, White Sox and Sky all make changes.

Guests:

Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago | @reemadamin

Craig Dellimore, WBBM Newsradio | @CraigDellimore

Heather Cherone, WTTW News | @HeatherCherone

Maggie Hendricks, Yahoo Sports | @maggiehendricks


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