The Federal appeals court in Chicago upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban one week after the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to consider a challenge to the ban in Cook County. Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emmanuel makes headlines after a controversial speech in Israel. Plus, the CTA says crime is down 30% percent over last year.

In the Loop breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap.

GUESTS: David Greising, president, Better Government Association

Olivia Olander, state government reporter, Chicago Tribune

Mitch Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times reporter covering government and politics

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