🌱 Police Chief And US Attorney Plan Resignation + Police Funeral

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 44 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chicago:

1. Chicago's police chief and the U.S. attorney will resign effective Mar. 16 and Mar. 11, respectively. The move comes as Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her bid for reelection and two challengers advance to a runoff. Police Superintendent David Brown and U.S. Attorney John Lausch Jr. both indicated that they are resigning in order to pave the way for new appointees under a future administration. (USA TODAY)
2. The City of Chicago has announced new initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic. The initiatives will be funded by settlements obtained from pharmaceutical companies. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced the initiatives on Friday (Mar. 3). Click the link to read more about the details of the programs. (chicago.gov)
3. A vigil was held on Thursday (Mar. 2) in honor of fallen police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso. On Friday, family, officers, and neighbors participated in a procession to transport the officer's body to Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn. Officers gathered and shared their memories of their fallen comrade. (WGN 9)

Today in Chicago:

• Anytime Craft Kit Pickup Begins At Bensenville Community Public Library (All Day)
• AARP Foundation Free Tax Preparation At McKinley Park Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Beyond Darwin: Exploring The Scientific Alternatives To Evolution At Galileo Scholastic Academy (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Welcome to the Jungle! The Chicago Cubs are selling tickets to see Guns N' Roses on Aug. 24. Click here to see prices and seats. (Chicago Cubs via Facebook)
• The Museum of Science and Industry invites you to check out the Idea Factory! Click the link to see the dates and times of operation. (Museum of Science and Industry via Instagram)
• Splash! The Chicago Bulls shared a video of some clutch three-pointers from this season. Click the link to see the compilation. (Chicago Bulls via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Kaytlyn Mroz

About me: Kaytlyn Mroz is a copywriter at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.