The Week in Review
Week in Review: Indiana Bears, Mendoza Runs and an Obama Center Preview
Nick Blumberg | June 5, 2026, 6:56 pm
After a last-minute stadium bill stalls in the General Assembly, the Chicago Bears’ board of directors votes to move forward with a new stadium in Indiana.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza launches her second bid for Chicago mayor.
Anti-violence advocates demand answers on a gunshot detection system for Chicago.
The acting U.S. attorney general throws his support behind embattled Northern Illinois U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros.
And the Obama Presidential Center hosts a preview ahead of a Juneteenth opening.
Guests:
Heather Cherone, WTTW News
Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune
Shruti Singh, Bloomberg
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune and ABC 7 News