Well, that’s just about a wrap on June. But before you set your sights on the upcoming holiday weekend, let’s catch up on what happened this week.
On Saturday, President Donald Trump made the controversial decision to bomb three key nuclear sites in Iran. Days later, Israel and Iran, who were engaged in an armed conflict since June 13, agreed upon a ceasefire, and Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials will talk next week. As fears of the conflict evolving into a broader war appeared to subside, the stock market made significant gains, closing out the week at all-time highs.
In other news from around the globe, U.S. officials attended the NATO summit this week where member nations agreed to increase their defense spending, democratic socialist and state lawmaker Zohran Mamdami declared victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary race and the Supreme Court issued a slew of opinions, covering everything from immigration and education to pornography and injunction powers.
Locally, Gov. JB Pritzker officially announced his bid for reelection this week, amid speculation that he may run for president in 2028. Universal unveiled its plans for a horror-themed attraction in Chicago, a “year-round immersive horror experience” that is slated to open in 2027. And the Chicago Police Department honored one of their own this week. Officers, loved ones and city leaders gathered for the funeral of Krystal Rivera, the Chicago police officer mistakenly shot and killed by her partner earlier this month.
On Thursday, new Chicago Public Schools Interim CEO Macquline King addressed her first school board meeting, citing the district’s $730 million deficit as her top priority. By Friday, CPS laid off 161 employees and eliminated another 209 open positions in a cost-cutting move to plug that shortfall.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the finals Sunday night to win the NBA championship. Three days later, the NBA draft opened. Cooper Flagg was picked first overall and the Bulls drafted two new players: Noa Essengue, a 6-foot-10 French teenager, and Australian forward Lachlan Olbrich. Plus, the first round of the NHL draft took place Friday, with the Chicago Blackhawks selecting the top-ranked international player with the No. 3 pick.
Meanwhile, in the world of baseball, both of Chicago’s MLB teams reached the halfway point of their seasons — though the Cubs boast the significantly better record of the two. Also this week, a White Sox fan was ejected from Rate Field and banned from all major-league ballparks after heckling Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte.
Still figuring out your weekend plans? Chicago’s 54th annual Pride Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Lakeview neighborhood. Or if you’re staying in, catch up on “The Bear” — Season 4 of the beloved Chicago-based TV show dropped Wednesday.
With the Fourth of July holiday next weekend, the quotes team will be taking a week off. But don’t fear! We’ll be back July 12 with your weekly news roundup and quotes quiz. Until then, take care and stay cool out there, Chicago!
Here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for June 22 to 28. Missed last week? You can find it here or check out our past editions of Quotes of the Week.
Originally Published: June 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM CDT