🍽️ Where to find free food in Chicago

Chicago Food Support. Also, New State Transit Bill

On today’s podcast, we discuss where to find food support in Chicagoland as millions struggle with the delay in federal benefits. We also break down the $1.5 billion transit funding bill that finally passed in Springfield last week. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

The Weapons ICE is Using in Chicago

Pepper balls, meant for long-range firing, leave welts similar to paintballs. Aerosol tear gas irritates the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs, and skin. Rubber bullets resembling “stubby darts” fire out of grenade launchers. Feds are using all three weapons around Chicago and Broadview. [Sun-Times]

Trump Says Chicago Raids Haven't Gone 'Far Enough'

In a sitdown with “60 Minutes,” President Donald Trump was asked about aggressive ICE tactics in Chicago, including the tackling of a young mother and tear gas in residential neighborhoods. “I don’t think they have gone far enough,” the president said of the raids, blaming interference from judges. [ABC 7]

• Meanwhile: Gov. JB Pritzker has choice words for Trump. [Sun-Times]

Chicago’s Black Harvest Film Festival Kicks Off Friday

A weeklong film festival chronicling the Black experience returns to Chicago this week at Gene Siskel Film Center. Featured screenings include a documentary on Chicago house music, a documentary on Black farmers in the South, and “Black Girl,” a 1972 drama about a young dancer. [Block Club]