WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 2, 2026

Mayor Johnson wants to give Chicago renters new protections, Governor Pritzker issues a state disaster proclamation over extreme weather as the Chicago region remains under extreme heat warning. Plus, Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Chicago FBI Chief DePodesta announce abrupt resignations. In the Loop breaks down those stories and more. GUESTS: Leigh Giangreco, freelance journalist Rummana Hussain, Chicago Sun-Times opinion pages editor and columnist Shia Kapos, Politico reporter and author of Politico’s Illinois Playbook newsletter For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.