The process to draw a new ward map begins. What’s in store for post-pandemic theater? The new editorial page editor for the Tribune. A new law allows college athletes to be paid for endorsements.

• Efforts to Draw New Chicago Ward Map Getting Started
• New Illinois Law Allows College Athletes to be Paid for Endorsements
• New Book Explores the Legal and Political Fights That Shaped Chicago’s Lakefront
• How Countries are Filling Gaps in COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Theater Critic Chris Jones Moves to Editorial Page at Chicago Tribune
• Aldermen Call Special City Council Meeting to Pressure Lightfoot, Brown on Crime Spike