AT&T Illinois will pay a $23 million fine to resolve a criminal investigation into alleged misconduct involving efforts to illegally influence former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, according to federal prosecutors.
A $20 billion merger between two of the nation’s largest grocers, Kroger and Albertsons, will bring together competitors Mariano’s and Jewel Osco.
In Washington D.C., the House Jan. 6 committee subpoenaed former president Donald Trump for testimony on the Capitol attack.
And in sports, a disappointing Chicago Bears game resulted in a 12-7 loss against the Washington Commanders.
Guests:
Steve Daniels, senior reporter with Crain's Chicago Business | @stevedaniels27
Shia Kapos, who covers Illinois politics at Politico |@ShiaKapos
Chris Jones, editorial page editor at the Chicago Tribune |@ChrisJonesTrib
Cheryl Raye-Stout, who covers sports with WBEZ | @Crayestout
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