Survivors and advocates call the future Chicago Torture Justice Memorial the final "unfulfilled promise" in their fight for justice.

Driving the news: Torture survivors Gregory Banks and Anthony Holmes, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Ald. Jeanette Taylor and advocates broke ground yesterday in Washington Park on the future memorial dedicated to victims and survivors of police torture.

Why it matters: The memorial represents a long-awaited step in the decades-long fight to recognize the victims of one of the city's darkest chapters, the Chicago police's systematic torture of primarily African American men.

History: From 1972 to 1991, Commander Jon Burge and officers under his command, known as the "Midnight Crew," tortured men and women into confessions using cattle prods, electric shocks, suffocation and other inhumane measures.

• Those false confessions helped convict many people for crimes they did not commit.

Flashback: Chicago's City Council voted in 2015 to recognize the torture with a reparations declaration that included a formal apology from the city, a $5.5 million fund for victims, free tuition to City Colleges and the creation of a Chicago Public Schools curriculum to teach about Burge and police torture.

What they're saying: "This memorial is about more than remembering the past; it's about educating future generations, honoring those who survive and inspiring people to stand up against injustice wherever they see it," Banks said.

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An outbreak of gut-wrecking cyclosporiasis is plaguing Illinois as health officials investigate its cause.

The big picture: The gastrointestinal illness is caused by a microscopic parasite spreading through contaminated food.

State of play: By Tuesday morning, officials had already reported 141 cases of the bug, including 59 acquired domestically and 62 reported after travel outside the U.S.

Threat level: Health officials do not consider cyclosporiasis to be life-threatening.

• Symptoms, which include "explosive" or "watery" diarrhea, can last for a few days or much longer without any treatment, the CDC says. Some symptoms, like diarrhea, may disappear but then return.

Reality check: Many infected people will never report their illness to authorities, so CDC officials note, "The true number of people sick with cyclosporiasis is likely higher than the number reported."

Context: The U.S. Department of Agriculture says previous outbreaks have been associated with raspberries, basil, salad mixes, cilantro, fruit mixes, lettuce and snap peas.

Treatment usually includes antibiotics, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

• Some infections resolve without treatment.

What to watch for: Experts recommend washing produce under running water before eating or cooking.

• Firm produce items, like cucumbers or watermelons, should be scrubbed with a clean brush.
• Bruised or damaged areas of fruit should be cut off, experts say.

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🫨 A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan yesterday near the northern suburbs. (CBS 2)

🗳️ Southwest Side Ald. Marty Quinn announced he will not run for re-election, marking the first alder seat to go up for grabs in the coming months. (Tribune)

🏒 Blackhawks star Connor Bedard had shoulder surgery yesterday and will be sidelined for four months, causing him to miss the beginning of next season. (ESPN)

🤸 The Jesse White Tumbling Team, or Tumblers as most of us know them, have advanced to the next round on "America's Got Talent." (Block Club)

The White Sox are on the clock Saturday with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, giving the franchise another chance to accelerate its rebuild.

Why it matters: The pick gives the White Sox their best opportunity in decades to add a potential star without giving up prospects or signing free agents.

Flashback: The league held its draft lottery in December and the White Sox were awarded the first pick for the first time since the team took Hall of Famer Harold Baines in 1977.

The intrigue: Most mock drafts have narrowed the White Sox's decision to three players: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Texas prep shortstop Grady Emerson and Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey.

• Cholowsky is widely considered one of the best college baseball players in the country.

Zoom in: General Manager Chris Getz is proving to be a shrewd front office leader as his team closes out the first half of the season in first place in the AL Central.

Of note: The Cubs will select 23rd in the first round.

What to watch for: The MLB Draft will air on Peacock, starting at noon Saturday.

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If Chicago's yearly Naked Bike Ride floats your boat, you might appreciate a similar comedy concept rolling into town this week.

The latest: The Naked Comedy Show is bringing its nude stand-up tour to Chicago for the first time Friday at Crib Comedy Playspace in East Garfield Park.

• The performance arrives ahead of the annual World Naked Bike Ride, happening Saturday.

What they're saying: "Normally, I need to ask 10, 15, 20 comics in a new city to get a five-person lineup. Almost everyone I asked said 'yes' right away! I think that's because this scene has always been into experimental and alternative comedy," producer Billy Procida tells Axios.

Zoom in: Chicago's lineup will feature Danny Lang, Manny Petty, Tory Ward, Adam Kwaselow and Evelyn Troutman.

Zoom out: Naked performances aren't new to Chicago. Naked storytelling events, burlesque and stand-up shows have all happened before, but mostly in theater settings.

If you go: Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. The show is Friday at Crib Comedy Playspace (2715 W. Madison Street).

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👋 Hey, it's Justin! I'm compiling a comprehensive database of authentic Chicago questions and answers for a new game show I'm producing later this summer.

Update: Skip your vacation plans since we will be staging this show sometime in late August, early September.

State of play: This week, I want to get some answers for a category I'm calling "How's it Taste?"

• Help me out by answering a few questions about the granddaddy of all the street fests, the Taste of Chicago.

Take survey here