The Week in Review

Week in Review: Dick Durbin Passing the Torch; Highland Park Gunman Sentenced

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says it’s time to pass the torch and he won’t be seeking reelection for a sixth term.

Durbin’s retirement is expected to unleash a flood of would-be successors — with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton first out of the gate.

Chicagoans join mourners around the world remembering the late Pope Francis as Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich prepares to help choose a successor.

Mayor Brandon Johnson sounds the alarm on city finances — and sounds off on former Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

State Sen. Emil Jones III’s time in court ends in a mistrial, while convicted Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

And Chicago Bears fans mourn the loss of Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XX champion Steve McMichael to ALS.

Guests:

Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune | @rap30

Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago | @rquinnmyers 

Sarah Karp, WBEZ | @SSKedreporter

Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune | @cptime

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