A Cook County judge rules former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run in the Illinois primary. Judge Tracie Porter bases her ruling on the 14th Amendment and Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 insurrection — but the ruling is on hold pending appeal.
A sweeping investigation reveals Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration ignored multiple warnings about unsanitary conditions at the Pilsen migrant shelter where 5-year-old Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero became ill. Martinez Rivero later died as a result of multiple infectious diseases.
Civic groups warn the mayor and Chicago City Council that it’s time to be more transparent.
Legendary Chicago weatherman Tom Skilling signs off after an unparalleled 45 years at WGN.
And in sports, all signs point to the Chicago Bears parting ways with quarterback Justin Fields and setting their sights on college superstar Caleb Williams with the No. 1 draft pick.
Guests:
Ray Long, Chicago Tribune | @RayLong
Katrina Pham, Borderless Magazine | @KatrinaPham_
Mike Mulligan, 670 The Score | @mullyhaugh
Leigh Giangreco, Crain’s Chicago Business | @LeighGiangreco
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