Week in Review: Johnson Marks 3 Years in Office; Democrats Push to Host Another DNC in Chicago
Nick Blumberg | May 15, 2026, 6:35 pm
Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King is summoned to testify as part of a wave of anti-trans and anti-DEI efforts. This, as the district announces a $730 million budget gap.
Mayor Brandon Johnson reflects on three years in office as he continues to face a combative City Council.
And Johnson joins Gov. JB Pritzker and other local leaders to try to land another Democratic National Convention.
Guests:
Mitch Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times
Geoff Buchholz, WBBM Newsradio
Francia Garcia Hernandez, Block Club Chicago
Carrie Shepherd, Axios Chicago