The Week in Review
Week in Review: ICE Arrests Spark Protests; Johnson Renews Calls to Tax ‘Ultra Rich’
A surprise mass immigration arrest sparks fear and protests in the South Loop as federal agents reportedly detain at least 10 people who thought they were showing up for a routine check-in.
As transit funding hangs in the balance, Mayor Brandon Johnson calls on lawmakers to make the wealthy contribute their fair share to public transportation to avoid draconian service cuts.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel — most recently U.S. ambassador to Japan — continues to fuel rumors of a presidential run.
Meanwhile, the University of Illinois is on edge amid a Trump administration effort to revoke the visas of Chinese students.
Health officials warn at-risk groups to limit their time outside as smoke from Canadian wildfires fills the skies.
And the Chicago Fire soccer team unveils an ambitious stadium plan for long vacant land in the South Loop.
Guests:
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune and ABC-7 | @MediaDervish
Brett Chase, Chicago Sun-Times | @brettchase
Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago | @rquinnmyers
Simone Alicea, City Cast Chicago | @svalicea
