The Week in Review
Week in Review: Looking Back on the Biggest Stories of 2025
President Donald Trump returns to office.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security begins what Trump has promised will be the largest deportation campaign in American history.
In Chicago, thousands are arrested as Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents begin “Operation Midway Blitz.” Meanwhile, a federal judge says Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino admitted he lied about firing tear gas at protesters in Little Village.
The Catholic Church has a new leader — and he’s from Chicago. Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first American pope.
Michael Madigan, the once vaunted and powerful former Illinois House speaker, is convicted on 10 counts of corruption and sentenced to 7.5 years in prison.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he will not seek a sixth term in the U.S. Senate, setting off a scramble for a rare open seat that will reshape Illinois politics.
The Chicago City Council passes a $16.6 billion budget over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s objections.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs a $1.5 billion plan to overhaul public transportation and avoid draconian service cuts.
The Chicago Bears surpass expectations with 11 wins so far this season. And the team threatens to move (again) — this time to northwest Indiana.
Guests:
Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago
Maggie Hendricks, Yahoo Sports
Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago
Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times
