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Finally, a CEO For CPS

The Chicago school board seems to finally have their pick for permanent CPS CEO … and it’s interim CEO Macqueline King. On today’s podcast, we’re walking through how we got here. Also, Broadview’s mayor is calling on feds to close the ICE facility there and reimburse the village for costs incurred. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Convicted Cocaine Cash Launderer Makes Cannabis Money

David Berger was convicted of laundering more than $300,000 for a well-known cocaine-trafficker. He’s also closely affiliated with Ivy Hall, a popular chain of marijuana dispensaries operating on a social equity license. State Rep. La Shawn Ford says Berger should be banned from the burgeoning industry. [Sun-Times]

Fired Staffers Say They Were Targeted by Mayor’s Office

Garien Gatewood, former deputy mayor for community safety; Manny Whitfield, a former violence prevention director; and Kim Grigsby, former Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events deputy commissioner were all fired in March. Now each says their firing was a retaliatory move by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team. [Axios]

Famous Foremost Sign Comes Down

As Foremost Liquors on Argyle moves across the street, its recognizable sign has come down for good. The owners sold the marquee to an Indiana collector. Got pics of it? Send ‘em our way: [email protected]. [Block Club]

• Feeling nostalgic: What will happen to the beloved Pride Cleaners sign? [City Cast Chicago 🤳]