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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 1H 7M

Federal scholarship program, Mayor Johnson visits Washington, D.C., the fight for the Cook County Board presidency.

from Chicago Contrarian, The Podcast · host Chicago Contrarian

A new federal program promises $1 billion in scholarship money is on the table for Illinois' schools. Will Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker take it to improve Chicago's schools? Mayor Johnson traveled to Washington, D.C. this week for a National Press Club event. His comments were only directed at Trump. The mayor falsely claimed federal agents were directed by the White House to "shoot and kill." Will there be a fallout over the mayor's outrageous comment? Chicago is seven weeks out of the primary for Cook County Board president. We'll discuss.

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