Good afternoon! It’s Monday, and WBEZ’s online pop-up store is open if you’re looking for socks with the station’s logo. Here’s what you need to know today. (PS: You can have this delivered to your inbox by subscribing here.)

1. U.S. cases of coronavirus almost doubled

That’s because 14 Americans evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan have tested positive for the deadly respiratory virus.

Those passengers were flown to military bases in California and Texas, where they will remain under a two-week quarantine. American officials said they were notified of the positive test results shortly before the passengers boarded a charter flight to the U.S. An additional 44 Americans on the ship have also been infected and are receiving medical attention in Japan.

With the 14 new cases, the number of infections in the U.S. stands at 29. [NPR]

The news comes as health officials are scrambling to contain the spread of infections after a passenger on another cruise ship, the Westerdam, tested positive for the virus. The case was reported after hundreds of passengers disembarked in Cambodia after assurances the ship was infection-free. [AP]

Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping faces more criticism after a recently published speech indicates he led the response to the crisis early on. [AP]

2. Democrats, wary of a repeat of Iowa, raise alarms over Nevada caucuses

Presidential campaigns and Democratic activists are warning that Nevada’s caucuses, set for Saturday, could devolve into the same chaos that plagued Iowa, reports The Washington Post.

Campaign officials told the newspaper that they’ve been left in the dark about how key parts of the process will work, and volunteers say they’re having problems with technology that helps count votes. [Washington Post]

Meanwhile, five candidates currently qualify for the Democratic presidential debate slated for Wednesday. [CBS]

3. Pritzker will propose spike in funding for child welfare agency

Gov. JB Pritzker will call for a $147 million increase for the troubled state agency that handles allegations of child neglect and abuse. The money will be used to boost staffing and training at the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services and help combat the dwindling ranks of investigators and reduce caseloads.

Pritzker’s proposal comes after a state watchdog found that 123 kids died last year despite the intervention of DCFS. [Chicago Sun-Times]

Pritzker will formally unveil his budget proposal on Wednesday, and WBEZ will air live coverage beginning at noon.

4. Why black families are leaving Chicago

More than 200,000 African Americans have moved out of the city in the last two decades, reports The New York Times in this profile of how different generations of one family have struggled over whether to stay or leave Chicago.

One member of that family, Ke’Oisha White, ended up moving to Houston, which is on track to surpass Chicago’s population in the next decade. White told the Times she moved to Houston because she had a tough time finding a job in Chicago, one of the many reasons why black residents left the city.

“I have no reason to come back to Chicago,” White said. [New York Times]

5. Some good news for Cubs fans

You’ll be able to stream Cubs games on Hulu. The Cubs announced today that Marquee Sports Network, the new TV service for the team, will be carried by the Hulu+ Live TV service.

The Marquee Sports Network will also run on AT&T and RCN, but a deal hasn’t been reached with Comcast, the largest cable provider in the Chicago area. [Chicago Tribune]

Here’s what else is happening

• More than 1,100 former federal officials are calling on Attorney General William Barr to resign. [NPR]

• Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have taken control of Aleppo, the country’s former commercial center. [AP]

• Hundreds of Greek-Americans from the Chicago area go north to see NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. [WBEZ]

• Donations to NPR spiked after President Trump questioned its existence. [New York Times]

Oh, and one more thing …

Do you enjoy running or walking? Do you also like learning about Chicago’s neighborhoods? Well WBEZ is throwing a Curious City-themed fun run/walk for the station’s inaugural WBEZ91.5K.

This year’s 5K, which takes place on June 14, gives folks a chance to explore Chicago’s South Side with a route that goes through historic and culturally significant neighborhoods. Registration is open and currently costs $35. [WBEZ]

And speaking of Curious City, this week’s episode looks at Chicago’s culinary scene in the early 20th century. Grab a bowl of chop suey and check out this fascinating (virtual) dining pleasure. [WBEZ]

Tell me something good …

Sometimes I remember the Magic Eye books from the ’90s and think, wow, what a time to have been alive.

What’s a weird, hilarious or unusual memory from your childhood that you look back on and think, man, things have really changed?

I honestly can’t remember how I hung out with my friends before cellphones. I think we just made plans at school or miraculously met up with people by chance.

Feel free to email at therundown@wbez.org or tweet to @whuntah, and your responses might pop up here this week. 

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