Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city of Chicago is mourning the death of the “People’s Pope.” Some piping plovers are back at Montrose Beach. Plus, Johnson’s launching a taskforce to address the city’s severe budget woes.

A new coalition says neighborhood street festivals in Chicago are struggling to survive. As the Trump administration continues to make changes to the Social Security system – some Illinois residents say they’re worried about accessing their benefits. Plus, Illinois Democratic politicians say the party needs to focus on kitchen table issues in order to win voters.

Illinois educators are unsure of how to protect their students as the Trump administration has cancelled hundreds of student visas. Some Illinois Democrats are growing impatient with Senator Dick Durbin. Plus, the Chicago Blackhawks season is over.