# Why Is Mayor Johnson In Springfield? Plus, Chicago's First Baby Eagles in a Century

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Published: 2026-05-08T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why did Mayor Brandon Johnson go to Springfield? Will state police actually investigate the killing of Silverio Villegas González by ICE last year in Franklin Park? We’re answering these questions with Borderless Magazine’s Katrina Pham and WTTW’s Heather Cherone. Plus, eaglets have been spotted on the South Side, and Obama Presidential Center’s tickets are selling out fast. 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 May 8 episode: Illinois Solar Energy Assoc. Enjoy Illinois TimeLine Theatre Co Window Nation Newberry Library Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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