The Week in Review

Week in Review: Trump Threatens DC-Style Crime Crackdown in Chicago; CPS Presents 2026 Budget Plan

After sending in the National Guard and taking control of police in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump threatens to do the same in Chicago and other Democrat-controlled cities — but Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and other local leaders say not so fast.

CPS bucks calls for major borrowing in its budget proposal — and kicks a pension payment down the road unless the district gets a new infusion of cash.

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke says Chicago police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Dexter Reed following a traffic stop will not face charges.

Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois to stall Republican efforts to redistrict the state to further favor the GOP say they’re returning to the Lone Star State.

The city of Chicago gives applicants interested in replacing former Ald. Walter Burnett (27th Ward) a tight deadline to apply for the job.

And former Illinois Republican chair Don Tracy throws his hat in the ring to replace Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate.

Guests:

Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune and ABC-7 | @MediaDervish

Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago | @melodymercadotv

Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune | @JakeSheridan_

Simone Alicea, City Cast Chicago | @svalicea

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