Welcome to the Reader‘s morning briefing for Tuesday, January 31, 2016.
Obama’s first post-White House political move is to endorse an alderman
Former president Barack Obama made his first political move since leaving the White House January 20 by endorsing Fourth Ward alderman Sophia King in a special election. “Michelle and I have known Sophia many years as a leader dedicated to improving her community. Over the years, Sophia has worked to make neighborhood schools and communities better,” Obama said in a statement. “Sophia is the type of leader Chicago and the 4th Ward need.” King, who was appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to replace former alderman Will Burns, faces four challengers in the February 28 special election. [DNAinfo Chicago]
