Mass Deportation Threats, State Hemp Drama, and Cold Weather Quiz

Reports emerged over the weekend that the Trump administration’s plan to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history could begin as soon as Tuesday in Chicago. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea talk about how the news is playing out in the city. Plus, we’re unpacking the hemp debate in Illinois and taking a cold weather quiz!

• Know Your Rights (Immigration Enforcement)
• The 2025 Chicago International Puppet Festival
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