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Red Light Corruption Trial, CHA Leadership Chaos

Jury selection began this week in state Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery trial. Jones is accused of helping a red light camera company with legislation in exchange for money and favors. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss what sets this corruption trial apart from others in recent memory. Plus, they discuss large severance packages going to departing Chicago Housing Authority leaders. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Canadian Tour Companies Drop Chicago

Several Canadian travel companies are canceling trips to Chicago and other popular U.S. cities out of frustration over President Donald Trump’s policies. Ahead of the summer months, Chicago businesses and tourism officials are worried about the drop in international tourism. [WBEZ]

Englewood Frustrated Over CPD Gun Felony Pilot Program

Residents gathered Saturday to voice their concerns over a new pilot program that allows Chicago Police to bypass felony review for gun possession charges. Englewood residents raised fears that Cook County State Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke’s program targets a historically over-surveilled, predominantly Black neighborhood. [Triibe]

Plans to Revitalize Water Tower Place

City leaders say this plan to save and modernize Water Tower Place could also help revive the Magnificent Mile. The first three floors will remain retail, while the upper floors will become office and medical space. [Block Club]