Chicago Public Square’s taking a few days off. Back Tuesday.
■ You can catch updated news and perspective through the long weekend by following—or just checking in with—the Square Bluesky account, where you’ll find developments such as …
■ The collapse of the Trump administration’s criminal prosecution of “the Broadview 6.”
■ Columnist Jeff Tiedrich’s invitation: “Sit back and enjoy the brewing Republican civil war against Dear Leader.”
■ The Tribune’s deal to buy The Daily Herald.
■ How a Chicago-area comedian wound up on a federal “Be on the Lookout” alert.
■ Details on tonight’s sign off for CBS News Radio.
■ Reviews—not all praiseful—of Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show for CBS—which you can watch here …
■ … and a recap of 10 things you didn’t see in that broadcast.
■ Also: Lyz Lenz’s Dingus of the Week.
But, you know … It wouldn’t be Friday without a fresh news quiz from The Conversation’s quizmaster, past Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions winner Fritz Holznagel.
■ Can you top your Square columnist’s 6/8 score? En garde!