The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Muti, performs in Hamburg, Germany, in 2017. Photo: Markus Scholz/picture alliance via Getty Images
đ¶ The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has hired conductor Klaus MĂ€kelĂ€ to succeed Ricardo Muti. MĂ€kelĂ€ will become the youngest music director in the orchestra's history when he starts in 2027. (WBEZ)
 đïž Mayor Brandon Johnson named Cristina Pacione-Zayas his chief of staff after the departure of Rich Guidice. (Tribune)
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness. She's in critical condition. (ABC 7)
đ SCTV star Joe Flaherty has died at age 82. The "Freaks & Geeks" star started his career at the Second City in Chicago. (Sun-Times)
