Chicago Supt. Larry Snelling’s leaves behind a city that’s seen significant declines in violent crime but hasn't completed federally mandated reforms. Here’s how four Chicagoans who worked with or closely followed Snelling’s administration view his legacy: https://to.wttw.com/4gERbK0

New data released this week showed inflation cooled slightly in June. But there’s still uncertainty around what comes next for this issue, which has been a thorn in the side of many Americans for the past five years. https://to.wttw.com/4vs4YXX

Karen Tamley, CEO of Access Living, a nonprofit that helps Chicagoans with disabilities to live independently, said the memo, despite not carrying legal weight, is concerning. https://to.wttw.com/4ps6bxl

Entrepreneur Joe Holberg joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss budget reform, violence prevention and how he hopes to improve relationships between the Chicago City Council and residents. Here’s what he said about his campaign: https://to.wttw.com/4pGQyCl

The state has seen 216 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis as of Tuesday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. https://to.wttw.com/4ylPrvB

“Under Supt. Snelling, we’ve seen more consistent engagement between district commanders and district councilors … as well as the wider community,” said Remel Terry, CCPSA president. “The next superintendent will be asked to do a lot at once,” Terry said. to.wttw.com/4pjrAsa

The Violence Against Women Task Force recently released its first report detailing systemic challenges that victims of domestic abuse face, and recommendations to better unify the court and law enforcement systems. https://to.wttw.com/3QYEwqZ

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The memorial honors the more than 125 Black men, women and children who were tortured by disgraced former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge, and the officers under his command, on Chicago’s South Side at Area 2 and 3 police headquarters from the 1970s to 1990s. to.wttw.com/4vVdM9O

The MWRD is currently draining 600-700 million gallons per day out of the reservoir system. And while it will take weeks of dry conditions to fully empty the reservoirs at that rate, each bit adds capacity to handle the next storm. https://to.wttw.com/4h6xhHW

“They are targeting people who are doing everything by the rules,” Resurrection Project President and CEO Raul Raymundo said during a Thursday news conference. “This is not justice. This is cruelty and fundamentally un-American.” https://to.wttw.com/4bDx1N1

Attorney and former Chicago Housing Authority board chair Matt Brewer recently threw his hat in the ring, running on a pro-business and affordability-focused campaign. Here’s what he had to say about his candidacy. https://to.wttw.com/4ykeaAz

Illinois could soon have to spend tens of millions of dollars from its budget to continue receiving federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. https://to.wttw.com/3TpRQoS

Survivors who were tortured by Chicago police officers from the 1970s to the 1990s, and who continue to fight for recognition and justice, gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new memorial that aims to ensure their stories are not forgotten. https://to.wttw.com/4vVdM9O

The American Lung Association ranks the Chicago-Naperville area’s air pollution as one of the worst in the country. Open Air Chicago hopes to help change that ranking and protect Chicago residents, especially those on the South and West sides.https://to.wttw.com/4yghmgA

An unprecedented international rescue effort is underway to find new homes for some 30 beluga whales in limbo after the mammals’ marine park in Canada closed. Shedd Aquarium is stepping up to the challenge and is set to accept as many as 10 of the whales. https://to.wttw.com/4wySBug

Reports of immigration-related arrests around the country surged at the end of June. While the recent shows of force in Chicago might not compare to what residents saw during “Operation Midway Blitz,” immigrant rights advocates are seeing the impact. https://to.wttw.com/3T8H9Hc

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It’s become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant players joining fans in singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Here’s how the song became a World Cup anthem. https://to.wttw.com/4b1o9AA

After weeks of organizing by concerned neighbors, a developer in Chicago’s northwest suburbs withdrew its request this week to rezone land for a hotly debated data center. https://to.wttw.com/4xWKadT

Local faith leaders are reacting to a report from the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission calling for a clawback of the separation of church and state. https://to.wttw.com/4vfsxTT

For centuries, Native Americans have fought for rights, land and sovereignty after the United States broke treaties and forcibly removed millions from ancestral land. Today, Native communities are still healing as other Americans celebrate 250 years. https://to.wttw.com/4y5AYUC

Some longtime Illinois residents are at risk of deportation following the U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for people from Haiti and Syria. https://to.wttw.com/3QRa9T2

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The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve. https://to.wttw.com/3SDVJGw

The four piping plover chicks that hatched this month at Montrose Beach have been named in honor of famous Chicago musicians: Buddy Guy, Frankie Knuckles, Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy https://to.wttw.com/3SDitq6

A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman. https://to.wttw.com/4evghJT

As the FIFA World Cup heads into its knockout round, soccer organizations across Chicago say the tournament is fueling a surge of interest in the sport, inspiring young players and drawing new families to local clubs. https://to.wttw.com/4oOEIpd

For recording artist Andre “Add-2” Daniels, president of the Grammy Chicago Chapter, being at the Obama Presidential Center on the day of its grand opening ranks as “one of the most beautiful things (he’s) been able to witness.” https://to.wttw.com/4ba4Jtf