The Week in Review
Week in Review: Dueling Renters’ Rights Proposals; Amtrak’s Plans for Bridgeport
Mayor Brandon Johnson makes it official: He’s looking for four more years.
Johnson touts gains in public safety, mental health care and affordable housing — and slams opponents he calls fake progressives.
President Donald Trump endorses Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, even as Bailey has tried to distance himself from Trump in a second bid to lead the state.
South Siders pack a public meeting, slamming a plan to move an Amtrak railyard into Bridgeport. Developer and future White Sox owner Justin Ishbia is a no-show.
Meanwhile, alderpeople say they’ve reached a deal to extract concessions as part of the resale of Chicago’s parking meters.
Two dueling renter protection ordinances advance.
And attorneys file claims against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security alleging federal immigration agents violated U.S. citizens’ rights.
Guests:
Rob Hart, WBBM Newsradio
Rufus Williams, WVON
Shruti Singh, Bloomberg News
Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago
