Chicago Newsroom 2.0

Budget Battles and Blue Waves

Program Air Date: 11/13/2025

Program Overview

In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, hosts Darrious Hilmon and Sufyan Sohel break down ICE enforcement across Chicagoland, the brewing battles over Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget, and the post-election blue wave reshaping political momentum. The conversation also turns to community care and health equity, examining how local leaders and organizations are responding to shifting needs across the city.