Chicago Preps for ICE, Alder Rejects Housing Development, and Punk Label Seeks Landmark

As threats of mass deportations in Chicago continue, we check in with WBEZ’s Adriana Cardona-Maguigad on how city officials, advocacy groups, and community members are preparing for the worst. Block Club Chicago’s Patrick Filbin also joins us to discuss a proposed housing development in Lincoln Park, a punk rock record label pushing for landmark status, and a 10-foot igloo!

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