The Week in Review

Week in Review: Texas Democrats Take Refuge in Illinois; DHS Secretary Noem Returns to Slam Sanctuary Cities

Texas Democratic lawmakers take refuge in Illinois to stymie a gerrymandering push backed by President Donald Trump.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem makes a return visit — as the Department of Justice adds Chicago, Cook County and Illinois to its list of sanctuary jurisdictions.

Uptown’s Weiss Memorial Hospital appears to be winding down after more than 70 years.

Plus, the feds reverse course on two Chicago environmental and housing discrimination cases.

Canadian wildfire smoke makes Chicago’s skies hazy.

And a new pension measure adds more weight to the city’s already-crushing debt.

Guests:

Rob Hart, WBBM Newsradio | @RobHartWBBM

Shruti Singh, Bloomberg News | @shrutidatesingh

Monica Eng, Axios Chicago | @monicaeng

Hilary Gowins, Chicago Tribune | @hilarygowins

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