WNBA All-Star Spotlight: Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard will headline Chicago’s Friday night 3-point contest, with Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu and Kayla McBride reportedly declining invitations; the winner gets $20,000 and each participant $10,000. Public Safety in Chicago: A 15-year-old was fatally shot on the West Side early Wednesday, and a man accused in an Albany Park standoff that wounded a Chicago police officer faces serious charges including attempted murder. Law Enforcement Staffing & Road Safety: Gov. JB Pritzker signed bills to lower the hiring age for some deputy sheriff and correctional officer roles and to raise penalties under Scott’s Law for fatal Move Over violations. Local Business & Community: A new Uptown dog daycare/boarding spot, Chicago Paws District, opens with trainer-supervised play and individualized care. Illinois Infrastructure & Environment: IDOT and University of Illinois Extension are converting an unmanaged right-of-way in Macomb into a managed prairie for pollinators and education. Courts & Crypto: The Digital Chamber sued Illinois to block the state’s 0.2% digital asset transaction tax before it takes effect in 2027. Health & Schools: The American Lung Association is inviting K-12 schools to join its Clean Air School Challenge to improve indoor air plans.