The Week in Review

Week in Review: Johnson Proposes $617M in New Taxes; Federal Courts Rule on ICE Tactics

Mayor Brandon Johnson tells big companies and wealthy Chicagoans it’s time to pay up. The mayor’s budget proposal calls for more than $617 million in new revenue — trying to close a gaping budget deficit without hiking property taxes.

Federal courts continue to stymie President Donald Trump’s aggressive push into Chicago — slamming immigration agents for apparently defying a judge’s order limiting the use of tear gas.

O’Hare and Midway join a slew of airports that refuse to air a partisan video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Meanwhile, state lawmakers head back to Springfield, eyeing transit funding, energy costs and anti-Trump efforts.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reports to federal prison in West Virginia.

And a Chicago legend sees it shine dimmed — as scientists say the famous rat hole was almost certainly made by a squirrel.

Guests:

Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times | @mitchtrout

Heather Cherone, WTTW News | @HeatherCherone

Araceli Gómez-Aldana, WBEZ | @Araceli1010

Shruti Singh, Bloomberg News | @shrutidatesingh

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