An Illinois House committee has approved a measure that would let doctors prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients. A City of Chicago program wants to turn vacant city land into housing for working middle-class families. Pope Leo won’t make an in-person appearance at Rate Field next month to celebrate his papacy.

Plus, WBEZ Contributor Adora Namigadde reports on a new play co-written by children who are in the foster care system.