Shuffling Staff and Politics: A Week of Changes

In the world of sports, the Chicago Bears swiftly made a change, firing their offensive coordinator Shane Waldron just nine games into his stint. This leaves the team's new offensive coordinator, Thomas Brown, with the challenge of reviving their playbook before their upcoming game against the Packers at Soldier Field. Post-election, Donald Trump, the president-elect, paid a visit to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden. He pledged a smooth transfer of power during this meeting. Throughout the week, Trump announced various appointments for his upcoming administration. Notably, some of his picks, like Matt Gaetz, are already drawing criticism from fellow Republicans. Meanwhile, citizens are curious about what a second Trump term might bring, especially in terms of education, economy, and foreign policy.

At City Hall, a unanimous vote by aldermen blocked Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to boost property taxes by $300 million. This creates a significant gap in the city's 2025 budget. In Springfield, the General Assembly kicked off their fall veto session. Here, Republicans urged the governor to limit new taxes to combat the budget deficit. Additionally, the Chicago Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the closing of several schools within the Acero charter school network. Get ready for the quiz! The Tribune is back with its Quotes of the Week quiz for the week of Nov. 10 to 16. Missed it last week? You can catch up here or explore past editions.

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