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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 26 MIN

Shutdown averted, social media post controversy and the future of Chicago's Independent music venues in jeopardy

from The Chicago Report · host Fox 32 Chicago

President Trump signs a partial government funding bill, averting a shutdown. But lawmakers now have two weeks to agree on what to do about immigration funding. The University of Illinois looking into the campus College Republicans – after a controversial Instagram post seemed to celebrate the killing of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti. When the music's over – turn out the lights...a new study with some ominous findings for the future of Chicago's independent music venues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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