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Chicago’s Health Commissioner Out

The city’s top health official, Dr. Olusimbo Ige resigned suddenly after less than three years on the job. The move comes shortly after Olusimbo faced criticism for voluntarily returning millions in unspent federal COVID-era grants. Meanwhile, the agency is under financial strain. [Crain’s 🎁]

• Related: The mayor chose Ige to replace Dr. Allison Arwady. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Will Parents Face Charges For ‘Teen Takeovers?’

After multiple large gatherings of young people over the weekend, including at 57th St. Beach and North Avenue Beach, Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) wants to hold parents accountable for young people arrested at these events. Meanwhile, Chicago is expanding its mental health response teams. All that and more on today’s podcast. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Megaprojects Bill Means Mega Tax Breaks

The Bears would save $39 million a year — or $1.5 billion over 40 years — if state lawmakers pass the team’s preferred property tax break plan. A new analysis from the Cook County Treasurer’s office points out that money would otherwise go to schools and local governments. [WTTW]

Legal Drama Over West Suburban Medical Center

West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park was abruptly closed in March by landlord Rathnakar Reddy Patlola. Now, his business partner and Resilience Healthcare official Manoj Prasad is suing him for control. The ownership breakdown is messy. [Sun-Times]