Chicago's Migrant Housing Plan Derailed Amid Environmental Concerns

The Pritzker administration has halted the construction of a tent shelter for migrants in Brighton Park due to environmental concerns, disappointing local officials who had invested in the project. Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke's trial centers around allegations of extortion involving a Burger King owner and his property tax appeals firm. Union Station will receive a $93 million federal grant for upgrades, but Amtrak had sought a much larger sum. In other news, Chicago offers the option to rent a hot tub boat on the Chicago River, but it comes at a high price.