Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, and I really want to be on a boat with this good boy. Here’s what you need to know today.

1. Lightfoot’s 100 days in office

Mayor Lori Lightfoot today reached her 100th day in office, and the Chicago Tribune takes stock of what Lightfoot has accomplished, what remains ahead and how her governing style is playing out with the City Council, state lawmakers and local activists.

The Cliffs Notes: Lightfoot scored early victories tackling corruption in the City Council. She implemented accountability meetings for police officials to drive home the urgency of reducing the city’s violence.

And she’s pushed some progressive measures, such as a fair workweek ordinance that requires employers to give workers a better heads up about their schedules.

But Lightfoot admits her work is not done. Looming on the horizon is the city’s massive budget deficit that’s around $1 billion, the city still struggles with violence and the city’s teachers are inching closer to striking. [Chicago Tribune]

Speaking of the teachers’ strike, here’s a look at the ongoing PR battle between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union as they appeal for public support. [WBEZ]

2. Trump wants border wall by Election Day

That’s according to The Washington Post, which reports that President Donald Trump has told aides to aggressively move forward with the wall by fast-tracking construction contracts, seizing private land and disregarding environmental rules.

According to unnamed officials currently and formerly involved with the project, the president also reportedly told worried aides that he will pardon them if they potentially break laws to get the wall built before the 2020 election. [Washington Post]

3. UK’s chances of preventing a “no deal” Brexit are getting slimmer

British lawmakers have even less time to prevent the country from withdrawing from the European Union without a formal agreement.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked Queen Elizabeth II to suspend Parliament until Oct. 14, and the queen agreed. The UK has until Oct. 31 to reach a divorce deal with the EU.

Johnson’s move has thrown the debate over Brexit into turmoil. The stakes are high, as some experts worry that a “no deal” Brexit could sink the UK into a recession. [NPR]

4. CPD prepares for Labor Day weekend

Mayor Lighfoot and Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson say they are stepping up efforts to reduce gun violence over the long weekend.

Johnson says the Police Department will deploy “upwards of 1,000 additional officers” over the weekend in hot spots throughout the city. There will also be a “heavier uniformed presence” of Cook County Sheriff’s officers, federal agents and Illinois State police.

While announcing the weekend strategy, Lightfoot also said murders are down 15% since last year, and shootings have decreased 12% compared to last year. [Chicago Sun-Times]

5. Puerto Rico and Florida brace for life-threatening hurricane

Hurricane Dorian hit Puerto Rico and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands with winds topping 75 mph, and forecasters predict it will strengthen to a major Category 3 hurricane as it moves toward the U.S.

Forecasters say parts of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands could see life-threatening flash floods as anywhere from 4 to 10 inches of rainfall is expected in some areas.

The National Hurricane Center predicts the hurricane could make landfall in Florida late Sunday or early Monday. [NPR]

Here’s what else is happening

• The financial diagnosis for Cook County’s health system doesn’t look so great. [WBEZ]

• A new program in a north suburban school district is educating needy children as early as birth. [WBEZ]

• An affordable housing development for artists opened on the South Side. [WBEZ]

• The debate over whether Pluto is a planet has been reignited. [New York Post]

Oh, and one more thing …

The fall TV season is creeping up, and NPR has a great preview of noteworthy shows.

There’s the Netflix prequel to Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s Dark Crystal that keeps it old-school by relying on hand-puppetry and animatronics instead of CGI.

Ken Burns has a new, 16-hour documentary coming to PBS called Country Music that’s about … the history of country music! It includes 80 interviews with musicians, like Dolly Parton.

And there’s also Between Two Ferns: The Movie, a feature-length version of comedian Zach Galifianakis’ web series that’s also coming to Netflix. [NPR]

Tell me something good …

Labor Day weekend is (finally) approaching, and I’d like to know where’s the best place to camp near Chicago.

Evan writes:

“My family’s favorite camping spot is Kohler-Andrae State Park near Sheboygan, WI. The campground has a variety [of] sites: shaded or open, secluded or adjoining. And you can walk from your site to the beach! There is a nice little nature center, and some short nature trails to walk. If you forget anything (or need unexpected supplies), all the amenities of Sheboygan are 15 minutes away.”

Where do you like to camp? Feel free to email at therundown@wbez.org or tweet me at @whuntah.

Have a nice night! I’ll see you tomorrow.