# Is Chicago Still Broke? Plus, ICE Arrests Increasing

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Podcast: [City Cast Chicago](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-chicago-1425697)
Published: 2026-07-10T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CC5993666630.mp3
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## Resource

What have we learned in the last week about the city’s financial position, and what does that mean for the growing field of mayoral candidates? Alex Nitkin with the Illinois Answers Project is here with the past, present, and future of Chicago’s fiscal health. Plus, contributor Yareni Murillo is sounding the alarm about an increase in ICE arrests in Chicago. And what happened to the city’s tree-planting efforts?  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 10 episode: Visit Bloomington Chicago Public Library Lincoln Park Zoo DCASE Newberry Library Randolph Street Market Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

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