Memorial Day madness, cashless CTU, The mayor goes to Rome.

Burnin' Merlin is arrested, parking meters, and Mayor Johnson disparages Musk.

The Grant Park cross burner is arrested. Merline Lu admitted to burning the cross in an interview with NBC 5's Chuck Goudie. What's next for Lu? Chicago's parking meter is back in the news. Can aldermen flex some muscle to stop the proposed sale? Is it worth the trouble? Though it is a milestone, Mayor Johnson's response to the news that Elon Musk had broken new ground in personal wealth seemed bitter. We'll discuss.

Dr. Macquline King on Capitol Hill, Board of Education races, Broadway 6 saga continues.

CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King appeared in front of the U.S. House to discuss CPD district policies conflicting with federal law. How did King perform? Elections for the BOE are underway. Who is running? What are the implications of the first fully elected board? The Broadway 6 case is back in the news. Did federal prosecutors really engage in misconduct? We'll discuss.

Bears go into permanent hibernation, Mendoza announces for mayor, setting the record straight on the Broadview Six.

The Chicago Bears announced they will leave Chicago for Hammond, Indiana. What next? State Comptroller Susana Mendoza officially entered the race for mayor. How will her entry impact the 2027 race for City Hall? Charges were dropped against the Broadview Six protesters. We will examine the charges of "misconduct. "

Memorial Day madness, cashless CTU, The mayor goes to Rome.

Mayor Johnson traveled to Rome to meet the Pontiff. Immediately, the trip caused controversy. Why? In a major blow to the Chicago Teachers Union, the CORE caucus failed in its bid to raise $8.5M to fund elections. What is the impact on the November elections and the February 2027 mayoral race? Memorial Day weekend was a mess. While there were few homicides, numerous shootings took place and teen mob actions occurred. How did the mayor's safety plan work? We'll discuss.

Stacy Davis Gates feud with Michael Sacks, Activists lose court case against SA O'Neill Burke, Pritzker-MBJ war of words.

Stacy Davis Gates picked a fight with Michael Sacks. Sacks fires back. Activists lose their court battle to have a special prosecutor in Midway Blitz. Was justice for illegal immigrants the goal? Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson have words over the loss of the Bears. We'll discuss.