Week in Review: International Students Targeted for Deportation; Alderpeople Push Back on Mayor’s Affordable Housing Plan


President Donald Trump and his administration take aim at local schools — and foreign students. International students from schools including Northwestern, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois have their visas revoked with little explanation.

Meanwhile, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon faces questions from state elections officials who say he took in far larger campaign contributions than legally allowed.

Alderpeople push back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s affordable housing plan — and on a settlement for a man fatally shot by Chicago police.

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In sports, the Chicago Bulls steer their way toward the postseason play-in tournament in good form.

And Northwestern University settles with former football players in a bombshell hazing lawsuit.

Guests:

Ray Long, Chicago Tribune | @RayLong

Rufus Williams, WVON | @rufuswilliamsjr

Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune | @zareensyed

Maggie Hendricks, Yahoo Sports | @maggiehendricks.bsky.social


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