Chicago news roundup: Illinois’ new public health leader faces big challenges, an Oak Park native sets sail and more

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, right, looks on as Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, speaks today during a news conference at the Chicago Family Health Center on the South Side.

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Good afternoon. Here’s the latest news you need to know in Chicago. It’s about a 5-minute read that will brief you on today’s biggest stories.

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Afternoon Edition

Chicago’s most important news of the day, delivered every weekday afternoon. Plus, a bonus issue on Saturdays that dives into the city’s storied history.

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