Chicago leaders vow to defend immigrant rights and liberal values against Trump
Chicago: Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker are making their stance clear. They’re ready to push back against Donald Trump and his agenda for a second term. Their focus is on defending immigrant rights and other progressive causes over the next four years.
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Also, there’s a new bill in the works to change road testing for older drivers. It aims to eliminate the road test requirement for those under 87, while allowing family members to report concerns about their relatives’ driving abilities.
On a different note, Illinois just scored a $100 million federal grant to build public charging stations for electric trucks. This is a big step for the state in supporting electric vehicle infrastructure.
And in sports, Notre Dame’s coach Marcus Freeman is looking to make history as the first Black coach to win a college football title. It’s a big moment, especially on Martin Luther King Day.
Lastly, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, promising a “revolution of common sense” and vowing to reshape the country’s institutions. It’s a new chapter in American politics.
