It’s Friday! I have a four-day weekend coming up, which means I’ll be going into my nerd cave to read comic books, play Dungeons & Dragons and do other things you’d expect from a 37-year-old. Here’s what you need to know today. (PS: You can have this delivered to your inbox by subscribing here.)

1. Cameras could be turned off during impeachment trial

Critical moments in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial could be kept out of the public’s view because of long-standing rules and precedents that allow the Senate to hold closed-door sessions, reports The New York Times.

The Senate held at least six closed sessions during President Bill Clinton’s 1999 impeachment trial to debate questions for witnesses and whether to dismiss the charges, the Times reports.

Some lawmakers say limiting the public’s access to the trial could fuel criticism that information is being hidden, but they admitted closed sessions may be inevitable. [New York Times]

New rules for reporters covering the trial will also restrict access to lawmakers. [NPR]

Meanwhile, Trump’s legal team for the Senate trial now includes Ken Starr, the independent counsel who investigated Clinton. [NPR]

2. Iran missile strike wounded 11 U.S. troops

U.S. officials say almost a dozen troops were wounded in Iran’s missile attack on an Iraqi base this month, reversing the Trump administration’s claims that there were no American casualties.

A spokesman for the U.S. Central Command told The Washington Post that those troops are still being assessed for concussion symptoms. As the Post notes, “concussions are not always as immediately evident as shrapnel or gunshot wounds, and in the ensuing days, U.S. troops were assessed for blast injuries.” [Washington Post]

Meanwhile, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led Friday prayers for the first time in eight years and called U.S. leaders “clowns.” [NPR]

3. Most people who applied to be Chicago’s next top cop aren’t from the Chicago Police Department

Only 11 of the 25 applicants either work at the Police Department or “spent a significant amount of their career” there, said Ghian Foreman, the president of the Chicago Police Board, which is spearheading the search for the city’s next police superintendent.

Foreman said 21 applicants were men and four were women. When it comes to race, 13 applicants were white, 11 were black and one was Latino.

The Police Board will now review the applications, interview candidates and publicly recommend three finalists for Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a process that may take a few months. The names of the 25 applicants have not been released. [Chicago Tribune]

4. The Women’s March is tomorrow

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the Chicago Women’s March, which begins gathering at 9 a.m. in Grant Park before the march starts at 11 a.m.

Because of the “unpredictable” weather, organizers say this year’s march will not include a rally. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx are expected to attend. [Chicago Sun-Times]

The national Women’s March in Washington, D.C., hopes to be more inclusive after some leaders stepped down following allegations of anti-Semitism. [NPR]

5. Legal pot could be really expensive in Illinois

State and local taxes can currently add an extra 20.25% to 35.25% for legal recreational marijuana, depending on the potency.

But that could go up to 41.25% when additional taxes go into effect in July, reports Crain’s Chicago Business. Out of the 11 states where pot is legal, Washington has the highest total tax at 47%.

“Walking into a cannabis store for the first time is exciting,” said a managing director for the research firm BDS Analytics. “That wears off real quick, and they start running the numbers in their heads, and demand drops off.” [Crain’s]

Here’s what else is happening

• Former State Rep. Luis Arroyo appears likely to plead guilty to a charge stemming from an alleged kickback scheme. [Chicago Tribune]

• Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation today that eliminates driver’s license suspensions for parking tickets throughout the state. [WBEZ]

• More low-income students will be able to get a free ride at the University of Illinois schools. [Chicago Sun-Times]

• Here’s a look at how climate change affects Chicago’s lakefront. [Chicago Tribune]

Oh, and one more thing …

Chicago Public Media is looking for a new CEO. (Applications are still being accepted). And here’s a free idea that would appeal to my coworkers if you’re looking to apply: conference rooms with beds in the corner.

That’s apparently an idea that the folks at the Comfort Inn near O’Hare didn’t sleep on. The hotel offers a “boardroom suite” that’s literally a room with a huge conference table with a bed. Sadly, the bed isn’t pulled up to the conference table, but hey, you can improve the idea at WBEZzzzzzzzzz! [NBC 5]

Tell me something good …

We’re in the movie awards season, and I’d like to know what movies you enjoyed over the last year.

Linda writes:

“I liked Peanut Butter Falcon, Judy … and Cats. I thought the critics were too mean about what they said about Cats. Loved the Joker and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

And Dave Weinert writes:

“Knives Out was far better than I even expected … great ensemble cast, not a bad performance.”

Thanks for all the responses this week!

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