What went on this week? We’ve got you covered with local news, national headlines and more. Let’s jump in:
President Donald Trump backed off of his steepest tariffs this week, as the United States and China reached a deal to significantly lower import taxes for 90 days. The market responded in kind, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices rallying. Still, many retailers are announcing price hikes as the cost of foreign-made products rises.
In a series of hearings this week, the Supreme Court appeared hesitant to go all-in on the Trump administration’s immigration policies. On Friday, the court rejected an appeal to quickly resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants under an 18th century wartime law and further indicated it would uphold a block on birthright citizenship restrictions.
In Illinois, Dick Durbin’s retirement continues to shake up the political landscape. As local leaders jumpstart their campaigns for the empty Senate seat, several congressional races are opening up. Meanwhile, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announced his candidacy to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the 9th Congressional District, entering the race against state Sen. Laura Fine and 26-year-old digital content creator Kat Abughazaleh.
It’s budget season and recent economic fluctuations have cast uncertainty over the Illinois budget, which needs to pass in Springfield by the end of the month. Chicago Public Schools is also battling its own budget woes, with a $529 million shortfall.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s annual report was released Wednesday. Chicago saw the seventh-biggest population gain of any city in the country last year — growth largely attributed to the city’s influx of migrants. Tourism also boomed in 2024, a trend the city hopes will continue with the recent selection of a Chicago-born pope.
In sports news, Chicago’s legendary rivals — the White Sox and the Cubs — face off this weekend in the City Series. Football fans got their first glimpse at the upcoming season this week, with the NFL releasing the 2025 schedule Wednesday night. Here’s a closer look at what the Bears’ season holds, including game predictions from Tribune sports writers.
The “Cowboy Carter” tour is making a stop in Chicago this weekend. The first of Beyoncé’s three shows at Soldier Field opened late Thursday night after a three-hour delay due to severe weather, with fans treated to music, style and spectacle.
Now for the fun stuff! Here’s the latest installment of the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz, this time with excerpts and utterances from May 11 to 17. Missed last week? You can find it here or check out our past editions of Quotes of the Week.
