The Week in Review

Week in Review: Davis Not Running for Reelection; Mayor Floats New Taxes on Business

Veteran U.S. Rep. Danny Davis calls time on his political career, declaring he won’t be running for a 16th term — and endorsing state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) to succeed him.

Mayor Brandon Johnson floats the idea of new taxes for big companies as he searches for revenue to plug a projected $1.2 billion budget deficit.

Also facing a massive budget shortfall, Chicago Public Schools officials tell Springfield lawmakers they share the responsibility to help avoid a funding crisis at the district.

The acting head of the Chicago Transit Authority warns of drastic cuts to services without more funding for regional transit.

And baseball mourns the passing of Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, who died from cancer Monday at the age of 65.

Guests:

Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago | @rquinnmyers

Alden Loury, WBEZ | @AldenLoury

Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune | @KateArmanini

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune | @ChrisJonesTrib

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