The Week in Review

Week in Review: Ex-Prosecutors Slam Chicago US Attorney; CPS CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill

More than 100 former federal prosecutors slam Chicago’s U.S. attorney. And the Chicago Public Schools CEO defends district policy from GOP attacks in Congress.

More than 100 former federal prosecutors say Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros has tarnished the office.

The collapse of the “Broadview Six” case amid alleged prosecutorial misconduct leads to two charges being dropped in the Loretto Hospital fraud prosecution.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King stands up for the district’s inclusive policies in a combative Capitol Hill hearing.

Gov. JB Pritzker says despite some of the Bears’ fumbles in seeking a stadium bill, he’s happy to call a special session this summer.

Meanwhile, a burning cross in Grant Park causes alarm and outrage.

And two days of powerful storms — including reported tornadoes — wallop parts of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

Guests:

Alden Loury, WBEZ

A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune

Sasha-Ann Simons, WBEZ

Brandon Pope, freelance journalist

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