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1. Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the killing of George Floyd, whose death sparked protests across the nation last year against police brutality and racial inequality.

The verdict comes as two other police killings in recent weeks have reignited calls to further reform policing in the U.S. During the Chauvin trial, a Minnesota police officer fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright. And in Chicago, the police killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo has rocked a city.

Chauvin’s sentencing is expected to take place at a later date. [AP]

2. Latino lawyers press Justice Department for investigation of Adam Toledo’s killing

Latino lawyers are joining local community leaders in calling for a federal investigation into the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo.

The Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois and the Pilsen Law Center are also calling for Mayor Lori Lightfoot to end police foot chases, speed up police reforms and use federal funds from this year’s COVID-19 relief package to help young people in the Little Village neighborhood where Adam lived. [AP]

Meanwhile, Cook County prosecutors received a statement from the officer who killed Adam, reports the Chicago Tribune. However, it remains unclear if Officer Eric Stillman will be charged. [Chicago Tribune]

And mental health experts are warning the public — especially young people of color — against watching violent videos like the fatal shooting of Adam. [WBEZ]

3. Coronavirus cases appear to be declining in Illinois and Chicago

Chicago is reporting a seven-day average of 657 cases per day, down 6% from the average last week. The city’s positivity rate also declined from last week’s 5.7% to the current 5.5%. [COVID Dashboard]

Throughout Illinois, the positivity rate has dropped to 3.8%, the first time the rate has fallen below 4% since early April. [Chicago Sun-Times]

The declines come as more than half of all eligible residents have received at least one shot. According to the Post, 52.5% of people 16 and over are at least partially vaccinated. That comes out to about 42% of the state’s overall population. [WaPo]

Meanwhile, the benefits of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine outweigh the risks of extremely rare blood clots, regulators for the European Union said today. [AP]

4. City Hall aims to support Chicago artists and organizations with $60 million initiative

Mayor Lightfoot’s administration today announced an ambitious initiative to boost the arts in the aftermath of the pandemic’s devastating impact on artists, venues and cultural organizations.

The initiative, called Arts 77, will provide more than $60 million for local artists and groups throughout the city. City officials say Arts 77 will work through various programs to expand access to art citywide and provide more opportunities for artists.

“It’s unprecedented and it’s right for the times,” Mark Kelly, the commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, told the Chicago Tribune. “It means it is no longer ‘DCASE delivers the arts’ but the entire city government is now involved. It’s embedding the arts in the city. Think of this as a new Works Progress Administration project for the entire city.” [Trib]

5. The challenges Biden faces at this week’s climate summit

President Joe Biden will meet virtually with dozens of world leaders this week to restart global efforts to combat climate change, but the president is also expected to use the summit to signal the U.S. has returned to the forefront in addressing global issues, from the environment to security.

But the event poses significant political and diplomatic risks, reports The Washington Post. For starters, Biden will reportedly announce a new goal to dramatically cut emissions, and it’s not clear how many other nations will follow Biden’s pledge.

And climate change isn’t something that can be solved during Biden’s time in office, and there’s no guarantee his successor will be committed to the issue. [WaPo]

Here’s what else is happening

The FDA is considering a ban on menthol cigarettes, which disproportionately kill Black Americans. [Washington Post]

Kayden Swann, the toddler who was shot on Lake Shore Drive this month, is out of intensive care and responding well to treatment, doctors say. [Block Club Chicago]

People 50 and over who get six hours of sleep or less are more likely to develop dementia in their late 70s, a new study found. [New York Times]

Chicago’s Navy Pier will begin reopening later this month with fireworks. [Block Club Chicago]

Oh, and one more thing …

Marvel Studios released the first trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which is the first film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe that focuses on an Asian superhero.

Actor Simu Liu plays Shang-Chi, a martial arts expert who was trained since childhood to become an assassin under his father’s supervision. But Shang-Chi tries to escape and superhero hijinks ensue. [Entertainment Weekly]

Simu Liu also starred in Kim’s Convenience, a sitcom about a Korean-Canadian family that owns a convenience store in Toronto. It’s really charming and streaming on Netflix.

Tell me something good …

What’s something that made you smile this week?

Sara writes:

“I was biking down Lincoln [Avenue] yesterday, and, as a Tesla was passing, I heard a loud fart noise. Later that day I found out that apparently it’s a secret option for the horn (or something?) on all Teslas. I couldn’t stop laughing for a few blocks.”

It’s true. According to Reuters, with emphasis added: “Tesla has accelerated the pace of industry innovation by using remote software updates to introduce quirky features such as ‘fart mode,’ which emits a farting sound over car speakers for the amusement — or not — of passengers.”

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