How Chicago raid connects to D.C. shooting

Feds Raid Albany Park Home of D.C. Shooting Suspect

Albany Park resident Elias Rodriguez is suspected of killing a couple in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night. The victims were killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum and were both employees at the Israeli Embassy. On Thursday morning, the FBI and other law enforcement officials searched Rodriguez’s home, closing off a block of Troy Street. [CBS]

• Related: What we know so far about the D.C. shooting. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Steam Picks up on Ride-Share Regulation

After Uber was caught overcharging on downtown congestion fees, Illinois lawmakers are signaling a desire to crack down. In addition to a state bill on “junk fees” under consideration, Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) pledged to hold a hearing over Uber’s recent error. Ride-share drivers also rallied against congestion fees outside of City Council on Wednesday. [Block Club]

This Week’s Must-Read

Graduation rates are up across Chicago Public Schools — but so is absenteeism. A quarter of high schoolers missed over a month of school last year. These stats seem at odds, but lax grading standards embraced during the pandemic may account for the disconnect. Richards Career Academy High School is pivoting its approach, and Chalkbeat offers a detailed look at how it’s going. [Chalkbeat]

Why Domestic Violence Is Rising in Chicago

Despite drops in overall homicides, assaults, and armed robberies, domestic violence continues to rise across Chicago. On today’s podcast, Block Club Chicago’s Mina Bloom and WTTW’s Brandis Friedman discuss why. They also talk about the legacy of 2020 racial justice protests and what to do this Memorial Day weekend. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

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