Friday, May 8, 2026

Chicago Democratic billionaire and private equity CEO Michael Sacks is sounding off on Mayor Brandon Johnson after the mayor criticized Sack’s opposition to his progressive budget proposal. Chicago advocates sounded the alarm Thursday after receiving reports that ICE agents were making arrests at Cook County courthouses. Today marks the one year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s appointment to the papacy. Plus, the popular annual Kilbourn Park plant sale on Chicago’s north west side is celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend with over 15,000 plants for sale. Along with the regular stock of tomatoes, herbs and annuals, there are also many native plant species on offer this year. It reflects a growing trend across the country in favor of more climate change resilient gardens.