🔥 A fiery senate debate in Illinois

Bovino's (Pretty Much) Out

Ousted from his role as “commander at large,” Greg Bovino will return to El Centro, Texas and seems likely to retire. Most recently, Bovino was in Minneapolis, where federal agents fatally shot Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s job is also at risk. [Atlantic 🔒]

• In Chicago: Bovino led operations throughout “Operation Midway Blitz,” with agents carrying out thousands of arrests. [Hey Chicago 💻]

Chicago Colleges Are Still Under Threat

As the Trump administration continues threatening colleges and universities with federal funding cuts and lawsuits, WBEZ higher education reporter Lisa Kurian Philip shares what she’s following on today’s podcast. Big stories include the Northwestern settlement and what to know about student loans. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

First Debate to Replace Durbin Gets Heated

Three frontrunner Democrats vying for Sen. Dick Durbin’s open seat — Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th) and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (2nd) — joined for a fiery first debate. Stratton went on the attack, slamming Krishnamoorthi for accepting money from an ICE contractor. Krishnamoorthi said those funds were donated to migrant rights groups. Meanwhile, Kelly said Stratton’s commercial was paid for “by dark money.” [Sun-Times]

• Heads up: Here are the big primary races to watch. [Hey Chicago 💻]

New Music Fest Coming to Union Park

Two years since the end of Pitchfork, a new music fest is setting up shop in Union Park: Forever Mine Music Festival. Focusing on R&B and house music, it will kick off Memorial Day weekend with Kaytranada, Keyshia Cole, and Kelly Rowland as headliners. [Tribune 🔒]

• RIP: A eulogy for Pitchfork. [Third Coast]