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Another Day, Another Public Corruption Trial

Entrepreneur James T. Weiss is in federal court for the same bribery scheme that put ex–state Rep. Luis Arroyo in jail for five years. [Tribune 🔒]

• Feds are cracking down on local public corruption, which former Inspector General Joe Ferguson said was rampant. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Humboldt Park Resident’s Erratic Behavior

A man who died by suicide Friday after a standoff with police has been the reason for more than 40 calls for service since the beginning of 2022. A couple months ago, neighbors saw a swastika on top of makeshift scaffolding of the same building where the standoff took place. [Sun-Times]

Where the Splash Pads At?

Splash pads at parks are finally being turned on, but it will take three weeks. Frustrated parents are asking: What’s with the delay? [Block Club]

Storytelling in Forest Park | Tuesday | 7–8:30 p.m.

Head to Exit Strategy Brewing Co. in the west burb to hear stories. [$15]

Far South Side Canoe Trips | All Weekend | Time

Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail to celebrate Openlands’ 60th anniversary Saturday through Monday. [Free]

‘West Side Story’ in the Loop | All Month | Varies

See Tony and Maria’s tragic love story at the Lyric Opera through June 25. I went to opening night — don’t forget tissues 🤧 [$30+]

Your Chicago Transplant Tips

A judge ruled late last week that the city should have granted a permit to a metal scrapping facility looking to operate on the Southeast Side. The City Cast Chicago podcast team talk about how we got to this point, advice for people moving to Chicago, and parks vs. beaches.