The Week in Review

Week in Review: Federal Immigration Tactics Questioned; City Budget Hearings

Illinois sets up a new accountability commission to track allegations of illegal activity amid “Operation Midway Blitz.” But Chicago communities are repeatedly choked by tear gas as federal agents threaten and detain elected officials and city staffers.

Taxes and TIF sweeps and slots, oh my! The mayor’s spending plan is under the microscope as city budget hearings get underway.

Meanwhile, some state lawmakers cast a skeptical eye toward redrawing Congressional maps.

And UIC says it’ll stop taking race and gender into consideration for hiring or financial aid.

Guests: 

Geoff Buchholz, WBBM Newsradio 

Rufus Williams, WVON 

Simone Alicea, City Cast Chicago

Justin Kaufman, Axios Chicago 

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