Weekly Update: Chicago Leadership Changes, Baseball Wins, and D.C. Hearings

Chicago Leadership Transition

The city of Chicago said farewell to a respected leader. Former Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling officially retired. Snelling played a vital role in the city’s and department’s development. His leadership will be greatly missed.

“There’s a difference in being ready to go and knowing when it’s time to go, and once you know it’s time to go, then it’s time to move on, and then it’s time to allow someone else to come up and fill these shoes and sit in this seat and work the hardest that they can to continue to make progress for the department and the city.” — Outgoing Superintendent Larry Snelling

Chicago Baseball Highlights

Exciting times for baseball fans in Chicago. By midweek, the Chicago Cubs ranked second in the National League Central. Meanwhile, the White Sox held the top spot in a competitive American League Central division.

“If I’m going to work on one thing that I can actively take into every day with me, it should be a part of the process, which is getting past my s−−−. Dealing with failure will always be the hardest part of this game.” — Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong

News from Washington, D.C.

Important news emerged from the nation’s capital. Confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche, the pick for attorney general under Trump, were held this week. D.C. also grieved the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina.

“When I heard about Senator Graham’s death last night, the first thing I thought about was not all the things he said and did in service of Donald Trump. I thought of the time before Donald Trump when he was a brother to Senator John McCain. A time when senators from different parties could fight about politics and still be friends.” — Hunter Biden

Local Developments

Various local activities continued around Chicago. Park Ridge approved an additional year for using Flock license-plate cameras. In Glenview, the planning board approved four townhomes. The Village Board still needs to vote on this decision. A review highlighted the celebration of ‘Jackass: Best and Last,’ marking 25 years of stunts and friendships. Additionally, a notable date in Chicago history comes as the first Dairy Queen opened in Joliet on July 18, 2026.

“Would you put her even in charge of a ham sandwich?” — U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, on former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot