City Cast Chicago
How you can help migrants
May 8, 2023
As Mayor Lori Lightfoot enters her last week in office, we want to know what you think her legacy is. Email us, and we might share your answer.
What's CITY Talking About?
State, Federal COVID-19 Orders Ending
Your access to testing, medications, and treatments could change Thursday when the emergency orders end. Plus, Medicaid patients might need to re-enroll. [NBC Chicago]
‘ComEd Four’ Sentencing Date Set
In January, the former CEO of the utility giant and three lobbyists will know how much prison time they'll serve after a federal jury found them guilty on all counts last week. [WTTW]
Brace Yourself for Road Construction Season
Between the NASCAR race in Grant Park and the multi-year Kennedy Expressway project, check out more upcoming construction that could affect your commutes. [Tribune 🔒]
DePaul Basketball Star Transfers
Chicago native Aneesah Morrow, one of the nation’s top college players, will play for defending champs Louisiana State University after two years with the Blue Demons. Morrow graduated from Simeon’s strong high school basketball program. [ESPN; City Cast Chicago]
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Where Is It?
Last Week’s Winner
Answer: Chinatown Square
Congrats to Kevin S., our two-time winner! Kevin picked the next round of trivia, a spot he used to bug his dad to take him to for root beer floats and fries.
This Week’s Clues
What is the name of this famous Northwest Side drive-in? Reply correctly for a chance to pick next week’s trivia 🎉
- The Norwood Park hot dog stand opened in 1948
- A “super” spot for everything from dates to family dinners
- A second location is in Wheeling
- The family-run eatery turns 75 this week and is celebrating all month
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Don’t miss the#19thRepresents Summit! A free three-day event exploring gender equality through conversations about tech, justice, and economic mobility. On Saturday, May 20, join us live in Chicago with U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, entrepreneur Monique Rodriguez, Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu, and more. See you there!
What To Do
Air Pollution Fight in Pilsen | Wednesday | 6–7 p.m.
Go to St. Paul’s Catholic Church to talk about environmental justice and a controversial metal scrapper in the neighborhood. [Free]
Near North Side ‘Survivor’ Watch Party | Wednesday | 6:30 p.m.
Catch the new season alongside fellow fans and former contestants Jonny Fairplay and Sandra Diaz-Twine at Bounce Sporting Club. [$25+]
Special Olympics Spring Games in Douglas | All Week | Varies
Athletes ages 8 and up will run, throw, and race at Dunbar Park Tuesday through Friday. [Free]
Chicago Critics Film Fest in Lakeview | All Week | Varies
Through Friday, see movies curated by critics at the Music Box Theatre. [$15 per ticket]
Today on City Cast
Does the City Have a Real Plan to Help Migrants?
Block Club’s Madison Savedra joins the City Cast Chicago podcast to break down how the crisis has unfolded. Baltazar Enriquez, president of the Little Village Community Council, tells us how his group has been providing services to new asylum seekers.
You really see a lot of the good in people and in Chicagoans coming out who have the best intentions and wanna help people out, and that's really heartwarming. It shows what kind of city Chicago is.
The small business love continues! Courtney W. wanted to shout out The Groove, a Latinx-owned yoga studio in Avondale that is welcoming, especially for people of color.
—Sidney Madden
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