The Week in Review: Madigan Faces Calls to Resign


Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is facing calls to resign after federal prosecutors settled a 10-year bribery case Friday with ComEd for $200 million. The court filings do not explicitly name Madigan, but describe his job and role as “Public Official A.” 

The city and Chicago Public Schools announce a hybrid in-person and virtual instruction plan for the fall as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. CPS says the framework is a jumping off point for public feedback — but plans could be upended if a spike in COVID-19 cases deems reopening schools unsafe. The Chicago Teachers Union is pushing for an online-only return.

An inspector general’s report reveals former top cop Eddie Johnson was drunk when officers allowed him to drive home, which resulted in Johnson’s ouster.

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And Mayor Lori Lightfoot shows her strict parenting side when talking about reversing the city’s COVID-19 reopening plans.

Guests

Chuck Goudie, ABC-7 News | @ChuckGoudieABC7
Dana Kozlov, CBS-2 News | @DanaCBS2
Laura Washington, Chicago Sun-Times and ABC 7 Chicago | @MediaDervish
Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times | @NaderDIssa


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