The Week in Review

Week in Review: Illinois Lawmakers Race to Finish State Budget; Johnson Journeys to Meet Pope Leo

The mayor of Chicago pays a visit to the bishop of Rome. Mayor Brandon Johnson presents Pope Leo XIV with a plethora of gifts — and invites him to say mass in Grant Park next year.

It’s down to the wire in Springfield as lawmakers battle over the budget and a Bears stadium bill faces an uncertain future.

Meanwhile, legislators do agree on sweeping AI regulation and curbing insurance rate hikes.

And the U.S. Attorney’s Office faces blowback over the bungled “Broadview Six” case.

Guests:

Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois

Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times

Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago

Rufus Williams, WVON

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