Week in Review: Johnson Defends Budget Plan; Federal Agents Arrest Teacher at Day Care


Community members cry foul after federal agents drag a teacher out of a day care. The community is calling for the teacher’s release — saying she has a valid work permit.

A federal judge in Chicago slaps tight restrictions on immigration agents’ use of force.

Mayor Brandon Johnson defends his budget proposal — as alderpeople force a special meeting over potential cost-cutting measures.

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Meanwhile, the city’s watchdog hits Johnson — again — over the mayor’s gift room.

U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García makes a surprise announcement that he won’t run for reelection — and there’s a successor waiting in the wings.

And travelers brace for mayhem as the FAA restricts air traffic amid the record-long government shutdown.

Guests:

Matt Masterson, WTTW News

Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago

Hilary Gowins, Chicago Tribune

Patrick Pfingsten, The Illinoize


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