President Joe Biden’s opening salvo in his race for reelection lays bare what’s at stake by rewinding to the last election.

Former President Donald Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 riots leads Illinois voters to challenge whether he can even be on the ballot.

Another new legal challenge to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to help the homeless seeks to remove a ballot question that would raise a tax on high-end real estate sales.

Meanwhile, Illinois’ once most powerful politician Michael Madigan wins a temporary reprieve as the date for his corruption trial is pushed back by six months.

And increasing migrant arrivals have ratcheted up pressure not just on Chicago — but also on the suburbs.

Guests:

Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago | @beckyvevea

Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times | @mitchtrout

Laura Rodriguez Presa, Chicago Tribune | @LAURA_N_ROD

Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago | @rquinnmyers

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