Thursday, April 16, 2026

A new Inspector General report reveals cases of wrongdoing by city employees. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson tells WBEZ that Rahm Emanuel is the only Democratic politician he would automatically oppose if Emanuel makes a run for president in 2028. That’s a wrap for the Chicago Blackhawks, who ended their season by announcing General Manager Kyle Davidson has been signed to a multi-year contract extension. Plus, piles of research have shown that education leads to better outcomes for people getting out of prison and prevents them from going back. In Illinois, a small percentage of people in custody get to take college classes while they serve time. But when they do get out and want to continue their education, there’s another barrier. They might encounter a criminal history review — a process universities say is about campus safety. For applicants with a record, it can feel like the door to higher education was never really open.