The Week in Review

Week in Review: Bears Stadium Search; Chicago Data Centers Debate

A lot of noise but not much news as Chicago Bears leadership gives an update on plans for a new stadium.

The Bears say they’ve finished due diligence on one site in Hammond and identified another in the area — and reassured fans that even if the stadium relocates, the team will remain the Chicago Bears.

Mayor Brandon Johnson tries to put the brakes on new data centers in Chicago.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill funneling state aid to homeowners hit last summer and denied assistance by FEMA — just days after six confirmed tornadoes touch down, breaking an Illinois record.

Meanwhile, political storm clouds are brewing between the SEIU and Chicago Teachers Union over the Chicago Public Schools budget and leadership of the school board.

Alleged victims of “Operation Midway Blitz” misconduct file reports asking Chicago police to investigate federal immigration agents.

And Bally’s says it’s halting construction on the hotel and concert venue adjacent to its future casino amid a standoff with the city over video gaming.

Guests:

Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times

Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune

Araceli Gómez-Aldana, WBEZ

Christian Farr, NBC 5 News

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