WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 26, 2026

June 26
34 mins

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Episode Description

After a violent weekend with eight killed and 40 injured, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins calls for the creation of a new Department of Gun Violence Reduction. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s restrictive gun law. And embattled U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announces plans to review the work of a “Broadview Six” prosecutor going back to 2007.


In the Loop breaks down those stories and more.


GUESTS: Paris Schutz, NBC 5 political and investigative reporter

Maxwell Evans, Block Club Chicago reporter

Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times general assignment reporter

Alma Campos, Chicago Sun-Times immigration reporter


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