Week in Review: Illinoisans Prepare to Head to the Polls; Migrant Evictions From City Shelters Set to Begin Sunday


Illinoisans prepare to head to the polls.

Democratic Cook County state’s attorney candidates Clayton Harris III and Eileen O’Neill Burke appear neck and neck in the primary race to replace Kim Foxx.

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Longtime U.S. Rep. Danny Davis looks to win a 15th term against a group of challengers in the 7th Congressional District on the West Side.

Voters will get to decide the fate of the Bring Chicago Home referendum — which asks if the city should increase taxes on high-end property sales to fund homelessness programs — after the Illinois Supreme Court refuses to take up an appeal.

Migrant families are spared from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 60-day shelter eviction policy — but some evictions will begin Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears say they are willing to put up $2 billion for a domed stadium on the lakefront, but the team is still expected to ask for taxpayer support.

Guests:

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune | @ChrisJonesTrib

Justin Laurence, Crain’s Chicago Business | @jus10chi

Laura Rodriguez Presa, Chicago Tribune | @LAURA_N_ROD

Tessa Weinberg, WBEZ | @Tessa_Weinberg


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