Our politics team discusses the beginning of the 'ComEd Four' trial, endorsements in the race to become Chicago's next mayor going out, Police Superintendent David Brown's last days on the job and more.
The trial of the so-called “ComEd Four” is underway, but former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan — who is not on trial — is the focus of attention in opening arguments.And Chicagoans will lose access to Grant Park for 40 days in the summer as the city prepares to host a NASCAR race in downtown Chicago.
Our politics team of Paris Schutz, Heather Cherone and Amanda Vinicky takes on those stories and more.
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