Good afternoon! It’s Monday, and did you know that John Adams had a dog named Satan when he was president? Does that mean Satan helped Adams live longer ? Here’s what you need to know today. (PS: You can have this delivered to your inbox by subscribing here.)

1. Trump blasts top cop Eddie Johnson

President Donald Trump harshly criticized Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson during a speech today at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference at McCormick Place.

Johnson skipped the president’s remarks, saying last week that “the values of the people of Chicago are more important than anything he would have to say.”

Trump, speaking before Johnson’s peers, said, “I want Eddie Johnson to change his values and change them fast.” The president also slammed the city’s gun violence, federal oversight of police and illegal immigration.

At one point, the president even touched on the Jussie Smollett “scam,” saying the actor’s false claims of being attacked were comparable to the impeachment inquiry.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot criticized Trump for “his insulting, ignorant buffoonery” and voiced support for Johnson. And Johnson said the officers whom Trump criticized are the same ones who are protecting him during his visit to Chicago. [WBEZ]

Meanwhile, protesters demonstrated downtown near Trump International Hotel and Tower, where the president is attending a fundraiser that hopes to raise about $4 million. You can find pictures of the protest here. [WBEZ]

2. Illinois lawmaker arrested on corruption charges

Illinois state Rep. Luis Arroyo appeared in federal court today and was charged with “theft or bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds.”

Arroyo allegedly attempted to bribe an unidentified state senator on behalf of a lobbying client who had an interest in legislation regarding so-called “sweepstakes” gaming machines, said the spokesman for U.S. Attorney John Lausch.

Arroyo pleaded not guilty and believes he will be “completely vindicated of the charges against him,” said an aide for the lawmaker.

Arroyo’s arrest comes after a series of federal raids were carried out in the Chicago area in recent months, and even one in the state Capitol. [WBEZ]

3. Chicago teachers strike reaches eighth school day

That makes this year’s strike longer than the 2012 teachers strike that happened under then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel. City officials and the Chicago Teachers Union had hoped students would return to school today, but tensions flared up over the weekend. [WBEZ]

Now, both sides appear to be digging in by blaming each other for the failure to land a deal. [WBEZ]

Part of the disagreement centers around how much more money the union’s demands will cost the school district. That argument got even more heated today when news broke that Mayor Lightfoot’s proposed budget calls on CPS to reimburse the city for $60 million. [Chicago Sun-Times]

4. Baghdadi raid raises questions about pulling U.S. troops from northern Syria

President Trump knew American forces were on the hunt for Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi when he decided to remove troops from northern Syria last month, reports The New York Times. Intelligence, military and counterterrorism officials said the president’s decision caused the Pentagon to speed up the plan before they lost military resources from the pull out. [New York Times]

Here’s a look at how the raid unfolded on al-Baghdadi’s compound in northwestern Syria. [AP]

Meanwhile, Kurdish forces in Syria are increasing security around prisons holding tens of thousands of Islamic State fighters. Kurdish militias said they have killed one of al-Baghdadi’s possible successors. [AP]

5. Impeachment inquiry faces big legal test

A former adviser to President Trump has asked a federal judge to decide whether he must appear before House investigators or if he is immune because of his work in the executive branch.

Democrats say the move is a stall tactic designed to slow down the impeachment inquiry. But a lawyer for former deputy national security adviser Charles Kupperman said the lawsuit is sincere, describing the situation as a “momentous Constitutional dispute.” [NPR]

Meanwhile, the House plans to vote on a resolution on Thursday that will outline the next steps in the impeachment inquiry, including open hearings and due process rights for the president. [NPR]

And here is an incredibly handy guide to the impeachment inquiry that provides a timeline of key events, profiles of the big players and documents handed over to investigators. [NPR]

Here’s what else is happening

• Brexit will again be delayed. [NPR]

• Gov. JB Pritzker backs a bill that would allow college athletes to earn money from endorsement deals. [WBEZ]

• Chicago’s Thompson Center is going to need a lot of repairs before it goes on the market. [WBEZ]

• Google’s parent company is in talks to buy smartwatch maker Fitbit. [Reuters]

Oh, and one more thing …

You know it’s going to be a fantastic installment of WBEZ’s Curious City when it begins with a disclaimer like this: “We are not responsible for any laws that are broken in the pursuit of Mothman, nor are we responsible for the factualness of any of the information contained herein.”

Curious City went on a monster hunt to find out what happened to the so-called Chicago Mothman. Reports of a giant, flying, winged humanoid began surfacing in the Chicago region in 2011, coming to a peak in 2017. Here’s a fun look at what we know about the Mothman, just in time for Halloween. [WBEZ]

Tell me something good …

Last week’s question got a lot of responses, so let’s continue the fun. What’s your favorite Halloween memory?

Kim writes:

“Halloween in the 60’s-early 70’s meant we stayed out for hours after dark with our friends and siblings, going home only to dump our candy to lighten our load before heading out again. One of my favorite stops was the liquor store. I know, a little unconventional, but they gave out bags of potato chips! Parents never accompanied us, even after we told them about being chased by some thieves stealing hubcaps.”

What’s your favorite Halloween memory? Feel free to email at therundown@wbez.org or tweet me at @whuntah.

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