Will the corruption convictions of the “ComEd Four” in their near-decade-long conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan impact his trial next April? And will the sweeping guilty verdicts bring about ethics reforms in Springfield?

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson taps Chicago Police Department’s former No. 3 in command, Fred Waller, as interim superintendent — despite his past associations with disgraced former Sgt. Ronald Watts, who shook down residents of the Chicago projects. So far, 266 convictions connected to Watts have been tossed. Meanwhile, CPD gears up for a warm weekend and possible unrest.

In sports, the Bears seek permits to tear down Arlington Park as the team starts its rebuilding with draft picks at rookie camp. The Cubs call up Matt Mervis, and he delivers with the first hit and first RBI of his major league debut. And the Sox make a lot of changes, which lead to the team’s first back-to-back win and first series win of the season.

Guests:

Craig Dellimore, WBBM Newsradio | @CraigDellimore

Ray Long, Chicago Tribune | @RayLong

Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois | @hannahmeisel

Mike Mulligan, WSCR 670 The Score | @MullyHaugh

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