Illinois officially enters the bridge phase Friday as Chicago expandsmore to people who are fully vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing mask wearing guidance. Children aged 12-15 line up for vaccinations as the CDC and Food and Drug Administration approve emergency authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The Cubs and Sox are opening vaccinated sections. AndGreat America is offering free tickets for vaccinations.

City Hall Secrets

City Hall emails are hacked then dumpedonto the internet afterransom not met. Found amid thousands of emails, the Chicago Police Department set up asecret drone program off-the-books. Also discovered, the mayor secretly lobbied for qualified immunityfor cops.

Law and Order

U.S. Attorney John Lausch was back to work after being hospitalized over the weekend with a mini-stroke. One of the aldermen he's prosecuting, Patrick Daley Thompson pleads not guilty to tax evasion and lying to federal agents.

Political Notebook

Liz Cheney ousted from leadership as Adam Kinzinger publicly supports her,likens Republican Party to the "Titanic." Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is angling for Japan ambassadorship, but progressives oppose him.

Architecture News

And finally, the future of the Thompson Center murkier with the unexpected biking death of its famed architect, Helmut Jahn.

Guests

Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune |@ChicagoTribune @RAP30

Jessica D'Onofrio, ABC 7 News |@ABC7Chicago @DonofrioABC7

Tom Schuba, Chicago Sun-Times |@SunTimes@TomSchuba

Lee Bey, Chicago Sun-Times |@SunTimes @LEEBEY

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