Thursday, June 5, 2025

The Chicago area is under an air quality alert until midnight for people in sensitive groups because of wildfire smoke from Canada. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is condemning the ICE arrests of nearly a dozen immigrants Wednesday in the South Loop. The Chicago White Sox have announced a deal between owner Jerry Reinsdorf and investor Justin Ishbia that lays the groundwork for Ishbia to become the majority owner of the team. Plus, the NBA Finals tip off tonight between the Indiana Pacers and the Thunder in Oklahoma City. WBEZ’s Michael Puente talked expectations with Chicago-area fans of the team next door.