Hey there, it’s Thursday! And I still wonder about the backstory behind this . Here’s what you need to know today. (PS: You can have this delivered to your inbox by subscribing here.)

1. A second Chicago resident is infected with coronavirus

It’s the first U.S. case of the deadly virus spreading from one person to another, health officials said today. The new confirmed case is the husband of the Chicago woman who had previously been diagnosed with the virus.

The woman, who is in her 60s, had traveled late last month to Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak. Health officials said she and her husband remain hospitalized. The woman is doing well, and the man’s condition has stabilized.

Officials are investigating 21 possible cases, but the risk remains low for the general public. Officials have reported at least six cases throughout the U.S. [Chicago Tribune]

The World Health Organization today declared the outbreak a global emergency as the virus has spread from China to 18 other countries. In China, at least 170 people have died and more than 7,700 cases have been reported. [AP]

Meanwhile, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said he thinks China’s coronavirus epidemic “will help” bring jobs back to the U.S. [Washington Post]

You can find answers to some common questions about the mysterious new coronavirus here. [NPR]

2. Crucial vote expected tomorrow in Trump’s impeachment trial

Will senators call witnesses or will the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump come to an end? That’s the big question as the Senate’s trial advances into a new stage.

The Senate is expected to take a crucial vote tomorrow on whether to call additional witnesses and seek new documents. Senate Republicans said today they are confident they have enough votes to block additional witnesses. Their comments came as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., hinted that Democrats may use a parliamentary maneuver to derail the GOP’s efforts to quickly acquit Trump.

In order to call new witnesses and introduce new documents, Democrats would need support from at least four Republican senators. [New York Times]

3. U.S. economy slowed down in 2019

Economists say President Trump’s trade war with China held back economic growth in the U.S. last year. Their comments come as federal data released today show the U.S. economy grew 2.3% in 2019, compared to 2.9% in 2018.

Why does that matter? The news suggests the economy has not fallen into a recession. Consumer spending, which has propped up the economy, remains strong and signals that Americans continue to have confidence in the economy and the ability to find jobs.

But economists looking at long-term projections believe the U.S. economy will see even slower growth this decade. [NPR]

4. Chicago Police Department unveils massive shakeup aimed at reducing violence

Interim Police Superintendent Charlie Beck today announced an enormous plan to restructure the department that will add more resources to police districts, create a powerful new office overseeing civil-rights reforms and introduce a new counterterrorism bureau.

Beck’s plan will “move hundreds of detectives and narcotics and gang officers” from specialized units to the city’s 22 police districts that are on the frontlines of combating violence, reports the Chicago Tribune.

The new Office of Constitutional Policing and Reform will be charged with overhauling police training and enacting other reforms required by a federal consent decree. That federal agreement came after a Justice Department investigation found officers systematically engaged in civil rights violations. [Chicago Tribune]

5. Still wondering who to vote for in the Democratic presidential primary?

After what felt like an endless number of televised debates, Democratic voters on Monday will begin having a say on who should run against President Trump. If you’re a Democrat who is still undecided (or curious Republican), here are some “quizzes” you can take to see which candidates align with your views.

The Washington Post has a 20-question quiz covers issues from gun control to adding more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court. [Washington Post]

If you’re strapped on time, The New York Times has a shorter quiz that includes questions on health care and a wealth tax. [New York Times]

On Monday, Democratic voters in Iowa will begin their unusual process of picking a nominee. Here’s a look at how the Iowa caucuses work and why they’re important. [NPR]

Here’s what else is happening

• Chicago officials released several videos of a cop body slamming a schizophrenic man. [Chicago Sun-Times]

• A new report says there’s a correlation to black residents leaving Chicago and racial inequities. [WBEZ]

• The remaining book tour for the controversial American Dirt has been canceled. [NPR]

• Artwork from the Johnson Publishing Co., publisher of Ebony and Jet, went on the auction block today. [WBEZ]

Oh, and one more thing …

If you’re like me and have already binge-watched the new season of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and now have nothing to watch, then fear not. There’s a whole lineup of new shows coming next month that will offer new, exciting ways to check out of reality. (I write about the news everyday. I need a break sometimes.)

HBO has an intriguing documentary about the McDonald’s Monopoly game fraud of the 1990s. And Netflix has a three-part docu-series on black cinema that includes interviews with Harry Belafonte, Diahann Carroll, John Singleton and more.

There are other great shows coming out in February, and you can learn more about them in the link. [AV Club]

Tell me something good …

Teen detective Nancy Drew turns 90 later this year, and I’d like to know who was your favorite childhood literary character.

Gail M. writes:

“My favorite books, as a young girl, were the Cherry Ames books. Full of pride, resourcefulness and a lot of patriotism, they gave young girls ambition in the days when females were not able to hold important jobs as they do today. And, of course they gave the nursing career a big boost.”

And Diane writes:

“My favorite literary character was Anne Shirley Cuthbert from the book Anne of Green Gables.

“She was an inspiration to girls of my era (1960s), showing her independent spirit and questioning why girls were not given the same opportunity as boys. I think she planted the seeds of feminism in my young mind! I read the book to my daughter when she was little, and she loved her, too. Looking forward to reading it to my granddaughters when they’re a little older.”

Who was your favorite literary character from your childhood? Feel free to email at therundown@wbez.org or tweet to @whuntah.

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