WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: August 7, 2026

from In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons · host WBEZ Chicago

The feds threaten to prosecute Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, Chicago Public Schools hope state lawmakers will approve funding, and a former top CPS executive is charged with COVID loan fraud. Also, we say good-bye to 91-year-old Chicago jazz legend Geraldine de Haas.We cover these stories and more in our Weekly News Recap.GUESTS: Brandis Friedman, anchor of WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight” Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune political writer Sophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times staff reporterFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

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