Federal Workers Protest Firings, Pressure Mounts on Walgreens, and Supporting Black Bookstores

Earlier this week at Federal Plaza, over a hundred people protested the Trump administration’s sudden mass firing of thousands of federal workers . The Triibe’s Corli Jay and the Sun-Times’ Mariah Rush are here to discuss the latest confusion as tens of thousands of Chicago area federal workers face uncertainty. Plus, we’re discussing how Black-owned bookstores are managing , Walgreens shuttering five South Side locations , and the future of Heartland Health Alliance . Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 21 episode: TimeLine Theatre Company Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Babbel – Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Steppenwolf Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago . Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE