The Week in Review
Week in Review: Justice Department Sues Chicago; Mayor Reprises Pitch for Luxury Property Tax
Chicago is in President Donald Trump’s crosshairs as its sanctuary city status frustrates the new administration’s efforts to apprehend and deport undocumented migrants.
That has prompted the U.S. Department of Justice to sue the state, city of Chicago and Cook County for allegedly interfering with immigration enforcement.
Meanwhile, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will testify before a congressional committee to defend Chicago’s Welcoming City ordinance.
And facing a looming budget deficit and the prospect of a cut in federal funding, Johnson reprises his Bring Chicago Home plan to tax luxury property sales to fund homelessness initiatives.
A debate over a controversial piece of art at the Chicago Cultural Center leads to an alderperson’s temporary ejection from a City Council committee.
Ongoing drama in the village of Dolton as scandal-plagued Mayor Tiffany Henyard fights for her political future.
And as the nation prepares for Sunday’s Super Bowl, the Chicago Bears mourn the passing of team matriarch Virginia McCaskey.
Guests:
Rufus Williams, WVON | @rufuswilliamsjr
Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago | @beckyvevea
Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago | @melodymercadotv
Justin Laurence, Crain’s Chicago Business | @jus10chi
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