👀 How will Lightfoot be remembered?

Suspects Identified In Killing of Off-Duty Cop

Five people have been taken into custody after Aréanah Preston was fatally shot in Avalon Park Saturday. The 24-year-old officer had been returning home from work when she was killed. [Sun-Times]

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Legacy

The outgoing mayor held a farewell address Monday, reflecting on the last four years. But how will we remember her? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

• What do YOU think Lightfoot’s legacy is? Email us, and we’ll share.

Elected School Board Map Draft Out

Should the map for the city’s first elected school board represent CPS’ racial makeup or the city’s overall? That’s the question after state lawmakers dropped a first draft of the map Friday, which overrepresents white students in CPS. [Chalkbeat]

Bears QB Justin Fields A College Grad

The 24-year-old returned to Ohio State Sunday to walk at commencement. The former Buckeye finished his degree through the athletic department’s degree completion program while playing for the Bears. [WTTW]

Book Release in Andersonville | Today | 7–8:30 p.m.

Celebrate Anastacia-Reneé’s new book “Side Notes from the Archivist,” and hear her speak with avery r. young, Chicago’s new poet laureate, at Women & Children First. [Free]

Selena Tribute Dance Party in Pilsen | Thursday | 6:30 p.m.

Dance the night away to the queen of Tex Mex music’s hits at the National Museum of Mexican Art. [$30]

Kenwood Community Baby Shower | Saturday | 10 a.m. to Noon

Families can go to Timothy Community Corporation to get supplies like diapers and wipes as well as learn about free resources like postpartum support and child welfare services. [Free but register ahead of time]

How Will Lightfoot Be Remembered?

Lightfoot has been quiet in her final weeks in office, granting few exit interviews. But her farewell address Monday touched on big moments from her term — from the Invest South/West initiative to COVID-19 to the casino — and skimmed over other some other, uh, less sunny parts.