Politics

Spotlight Politics: Amid Freezing Temperatures, Chicago Suspends Migrant Eviction Policy

In this week’s edition of Spotlight Politics:

Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield with migrants top of mind.

Bad weather prompts Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to suspend his policy evicting migrants from city shelters after 60 days.

And a plea from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

The WTTW News Spotlight Politics team takes on those stories and more.

Read more politics news:

• Emails Show Johnson, City Officials Notified About Sewage, Roaches and Illnesses at Pilsen Migrant Shelter Almost 2 Months Before Boy’s Death Highlighted Problems
• Watchdog: Treasurer Conyears-Ervin Fired Employees After They Warned She Was Violating Ethics Ordinance by Using City Resources to Host Prayer Service
• City Promoted Employees Who Were Reprimanded for Citing School That Fed Protesters Trapped Downtown During George Floyd Protests: Watchdog