The Week in Review

Week in Review: Trump Faces Ballot Challenges; Suburbs Move to Block Migrant Arrivals

President Joe Biden’s opening salvo in his race for reelection lays bare what’s at stake by rewinding to the last election.

Former President Donald Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 riots leads Illinois voters to challenge whether he can even be on the ballot.

Another new legal challenge to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to help the homeless seeks to remove a ballot question that would raise a tax on high-end real estate sales.

Meanwhile, Illinois’ once most powerful politician Michael Madigan wins a temporary reprieve as the date for his corruption trial is pushed back by six months.

And increasing migrant arrivals have ratcheted up pressure not just on Chicago — but also on the suburbs.

Guests:

Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago | @beckyvevea

Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times | @mitchtrout

Laura Rodriguez Presa, Chicago Tribune | @LAURA_N_ROD

Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago | @rquinnmyers

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