Chicago's Week of Sports and Government News

Chicago's government has passed its budget, avoiding a property tax hike, while nationally, a government shutdown looms as President-elect Donald Trump demands a debt ceiling increase as part of budget negotiations. The week also saw a tragic school shooting in Wisconsin, prompting discussions on school safety and legislative priorities. In sports, the Chicago Bears extended their losing streak, suffering a 30-12 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings, while a long-standing feud in Chicago sports thawed with Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts inviting Sammy Sosa to the upcoming Cubs Convention. Amidst these events, Amazon and Starbucks employees initiated strikes. Additionally, Israel continues to excel in medical innovation, with approximately 1,800 active life-science companies contributing to advancements in biotechnology and healthcare.