⚖️ Why Madigan trial is delayed

Madigan Trial Date Pushed Back

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s racketeering trial won’t begin until Oct. 8, six months after it was originally slated, to account for an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in a public corruption case out of Indiana. [WTTW]

Meet Illinois’ New DCFS Head

Heidi Mueller will lead the state’s embattled child welfare agency starting next month, making her the 13th director in 14 years. [CBS Chicago]

• In outgoing director Marc Smith’s four years, the agency has faced increased scrutiny for inadequate care, poor transparency, and inappropriate child placements. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
• Mueller is currently the director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, which inspects youth jails across the state. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Mask Up at Local Health Care Facilities

After Cook County Health and Endeavor Health implemented mask mandates last month, Rush is the latest hospital to require patients, visitors, and staffers to wear masks in certain areas. [Sun-Times]

RIP Rainforest Cafe Dispensary

Progressive Treatment Solutions scrapped plans to put a pot shop in the former River North restaurant amid legal battles. [Crain’s 🔒]

Four Illinois Cities to be Recounted for 2020 Census

McDonough, Pingree Grove, Urbana, and Warrenville are among several Midwestern cities asking for their populations to be recounted for various reasons, including rapid growth. [NBC Chicago]

Can You Ace This Chicago Trivia Quiz?

What underwear was first sold in Chicago? When did the city reverse the direction of the river? What were some of Chicago’s biggest snowstorms? The City Cast Chicago team plays some trivia.