The Chicago Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz was published on April 18th, with a flood warning issued for those along the Des Plaines River due to rising river levels. The city's mayor, Mayor Brandon Johnson, was unsuccessful in vetoing the tipped wages ordinance, and his top pick for the Chicago Housing Authority was refused a waiver by the federal government to lead the organization. The Tribune also covered the debate over the Chicago Teachers Union's planned Civic Day of Action, with CPS CEO Macquline King announcing that the district would remain open on May 1 but provide buses for teachers and students who want to attend planned events. Meanwhile, peace talks between the United States and Iran failed to reach a resolution, leading to a naval blockade on Iranian ports as leverage.