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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Rundown | Chicago News · WBEZ Chicago

April 8, 202611m 24s

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Show Notes

Terms are still unclear for a two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S., Iran, and Israel. Illinois Republicans hope to combat rising gas prices by pausing a state sales tax on fuel. The Chicago Park District is unveiling two temporary art installations Wednesday as part of its Monument Response Project. Plus, it’s been one blow after another for many migrants in Chicago in the last year. The Trump administration ended programs that allowed them to work and live in the United States legally, and without a steady income, finding affordable housing has become even harder. On top of that, these challenges make them particularly vulnerable to scams, and a new state housing law is only making a difficult situation worse.