🌿 Chicago's nightmare blunt rotation

Video Released of Krystal Rivera Shooting

New videos released Friday reveal details of the incident last year when Officer Carlos Baker fatally shot his partner, Krystal Rivera. In a lawsuit, Rivera’s family alleges that Baker shot her and purposely did not help her. Footage shows Baker waited nearly two minutes before helping Rivera. [Block Club]

Witzburg’s Last Week as Inspector General

Deborah Witzburg’s four-year term is up at the end of this week. In a city with a reputation for corruption, Witzburg reflected on how much officials have been able to pay down a “deficit of legitimacy.” Mayor Brandon Johnson has until May 12 to select a finalist to replace her. [WTTW]

• Related: Witzburg has focused on this deficit throughout her term. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Flight Cuts at O’Hare. Plus, Nightmare Blunt Rotations

The Federal Aviation Administration has scaled back the number of daily flights going out of O’Hare. On today’s podcast, we discuss what that means for Chicagoans’ travel plans. Plus, in honor of 4/20, we discuss our nightmare Chicago blunt rotations. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

City Raises Taxi Fare 20%

The measure aims to support struggling taxicab drivers, whose business has been upended by ride-share in the last 15 years. While some drivers welcome the increased pay, they also worry higher prices could turn even more riders away. [Sun-Times]