Week in Review: Trump Clashes With Pope Leo; CPS and CTU Reach May Day Deal


After a lengthy back-and-forth, Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union reach a compromise — calling May 1 a Day of Civic Action.

Classes will remain in session despite CTU demands, but CPS will provide transportation to an afternoon rally in Union Park and won’t retaliate against students and staff who attend.

Local religious leaders and beyond slam President Donald Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV.

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The Chicago City Council fails to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a measure that would roll back the phaseout of tipped minimum wage.

Meanwhile, an appeals court orders the release of two members of the so-called ComEd Four allegedly caught up in former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption scheme.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says he moved into an apartment in Chicago as he tries to woo voters.

And the CEO of United Airlines sends many eyebrows sky-high as he pitches a longshot merger with American.

Guests:

John Pletz, Crain’s Chicago Business

Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago

Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ Chicago

Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois


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