😢 A sad Bryn Mawr birthday bash

Regulation For AI in Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker said he will sign off on plans to build a regulatory framework for Illinois regarding artificial intelligence. The bill, which will make Illinois the first state to require independent safety audits for AI developers, passed the state House and Senate nearly unanimously. AI companies also backed the bill. [Tribune 🔒]

School Board Hopefuls File Election Petitions

This year, for the first time, Chicago will fully elect its school board. On today’s podcast, we talk about the 51 candidates who petitioned to get on the ballot. Plus, traffic court confusion is hurting immigrants, and Munetaka Murakami’s homers are fueling the White Sox. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Pope and Mayor Meetup

Mayor Brandon Johnson said he and Pope Leo XIV discussed “the brutal legacy of slavery,” City Council’s vote to cease fire in Gaza, war, and affordability. Johnson also invited the pope to give mass at Grant Park in 2027. [Sun-Times]

• Taking a stand: The pope issued a warning on AI. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Riot Fest Drops Lineup

The fest, which returns to Douglass Park Sept. 18-20, announced their lineup with performances from Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, Alanis Morissette, and more. Tickets are on sale now. [Riot Fest]

• Also: Lolla aftershows tix are live. [Do312]