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Week in Review: Looking Back on the Biggest Stories of 2025

We’re looking back at the stories that defined 2025 — from a massive immigration crackdown and congressional musical chairs to city budget battles and a hometown Holy Father.

Week in Review: City Budget Battle; Bears Suggest Indiana Move

The Chicago City Council takes the first step toward passing a rival budget plan. And the Bears threaten to take their ball and go to a new home — in Northwest Indiana.

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Week in Review: Budget Stalemate at City Hall; Medical Aid in Dying

Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill to allow terminally ill adults to die on their own terms. And residents of a troubled South Shore building are being evicted.

Week in Review: Chicago Budget Stalemate; Northwestern’s Controversial Deal

Mayor Brandon Johnson says a rival budget plan put together by a group of alderpeople is a nonstarter. And the Cook County state’s attorney says it’s time to take a hard look at who gets released on electronic monitoring.

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Week in Review: Consumer Spending, Budget Battles and the Impact of Tariffs

As the holiday season hits, we’re looking at the economy — consumer spending, budget battles, and the impact of tariffs and immigration enforcement on local businesses.

Week in Review: Johnson’s Budget Stalls; Property Tax Bills Increase

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.6 billion budget proposal faces a major setback. And Dexter Reed’s family is asking a judge to reinstate a lawsuit against the city.

Week in Review: CPS Watchdog Flags Travel Spending; Government Shutdown Ends

Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and his agents are reportedly leaving Chicago soon. And the federal government reopens after a record shutdown — with dissent among the Democrats.

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

Community outrage after immigration agents pull a teacher out of a day care. And U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García says last minute that he’s not running — but his hand-picked successor is.

Week in Review: Transit Funding Package; Feds Charge Anti-ICE Protesters

State lawmakers ride to the rescue for Chicago-area public transit. And federal prosecutors file charges against anti-immigration enforcement protesters.

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

The state starts tracking immigration agents accused of abusing their power. And Chicago City Council members start kicking the tires on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget.

Week in Review: Johnson Proposes $617M in New Taxes; Federal Courts Rule on ICE Tactics

The mayor’s budget proposal takes aim at wealthy Chicagoans and big businesses. And a federal judge slams immigration agents for apparently defying court orders.

Week in Review: Judge Temporarily Blocks Troops in Chicago; Government Shutdown Leads to Delays

Federal courts block the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. And a judge bans ICE from using tear gas against protesters and reporters.

Week in Review: Federal Agents Patrol Downtown; Chicago Bears Seek Public Funding

Another week of aggressive immigration raids — including patrols on peaceful downtown streets. And the Trump administration wants to pause $2.1 billion in infrastructure funding for Chicago.

Week in Review: ICE Agents Use Pepper Spray on Broadview Protesters; Loyola’s Sister Jean Retires

ICE agents again fire tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters outside an immigration facility. And Illinois bucks the feds, recommending COVID-19 boosters for all adults.

Week in Review: Kimmel Suspension Sparks Free Speech Debate; Tear Gas Used Against Broadview Protesters

An escalating row over free speech after the suspension of late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. And tear gas is deployed against protesters outside an ICE facility in Broadview.