Program Overview
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, hosts Andy Zopp and Hugo Balta break down the latest developments shaping life across Chicagoland. The roundtable examines ICE enforcement activity in local neighborhoods, Mayor Johnson’s proposed corporate head tax, and the state legislature’s newly approved $1.5 billion transit bailout. The episode also spotlights nonprofit organizations stepping in to support families struggling after cuts to SNAP benefits, offering a grounded look at the policies and pressures impacting Chicago communities.