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Officials Address July Fourth Violence

Mayor Brandon Johnson decried the “reckless violence” during the holiday weekend that left 86 people wounded and at least 19 dead. No arrests have been made yet, but Johnson and Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling have called for aggressive action against those involved. [X; Sun-Times]

Tropical Storm Beryl’s Remnants to Land in Chicago

As Beryl made landfall Monday in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane, its remnants are expected to hit the Lower Great Lakes region this week with possible heavy rains and localized flooding. Forecast models are still trying to predict where exactly the storm system could travel. [NBC 5]

• Is Chicago prepared for record rain and floods? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Chicago Teachers Union Blasts CPS CEO

The union has criticized Chicago Public Schools head Pedro Martinez for his approach in contract negotiations, referring to him as a “Lightfoot leftover.” The teachers union said they haven’t ruled out a potential strike vote if bargaining doesn’t improve by the end of summer. [WBEZ]

Another Rainy NASCAR Weekend. Plus, Where to Find a Date in Chicago

Between small music crowds, Sunday rain delays, and road reopenings, was this a successful NASCAR weekend? Plus, executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran talk about festivals this weekend and events for Chicago singles to find love — or at least one date — this summer.