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Assault weapon ban upheld … for now
May 18, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Upheld
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block the law as a federal appeals court in Chicago continues to hear cases against it. [Sun-Times]
XS Tennis Village Growing
The Chicago Housing Authority voted to sell more land at the former Robert Taylor Homes to the owner of the nearby South Side facility, who wants to build residences for employees and visiting athletes. The sale awaits federal approval. [Block Club]
- This isn’t the first time former public housing land has been sold for sports. [🎧City Cast Chicago]
Banned Terms on Illinois License Plates
You won’t see “COVID,” “ZAMBONE,” and “DORK” on cars with Illinois license plates. That’s because they’re among the terms rejected by the Illinois Secretary of State. [NBC Chicago]
New ‘The Bear’ Trailer Dropped
More Chicago spots will be featured in the show’s second season like Publican Quality Meats and Dom’s Kitchen & Market. It airs June 22. [Eater]
- Food critic Kevin Pang embarked on a monthslong journey to create the best Italian beef sandwich. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Chess on the Edge in Edgewater | Today | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, play chess at the Edgewater library branch. It’s open for players ages 8–80. [Free]
‘No Blue Memories’ in the Loop | Today | 6 p.m.
Head to Harold Washington Library to see the play exploring the life of poet Gwendolyn Brooks using paper-cut puppetry. [Free]
Gallery Opening in West Loop | Friday | 5–8 p.m.
Go to Gallery 400 for Derrick Woods-Morrow’s first solo exhibit exploring the spaces and phases inhabited by Black American Southerners. [Free]
Bronzeville Bike Ride | Saturday | Noon to 4 p.m.
Meet at the Harold Washington Cultural Center before going on a community bike ride. Then, do yoga when you return. [Free]
Today on City Cast
Perfecting Italian Beef
Does thinking about “The Bear” make you hungry for a classic Italian beef sammie? Longtime food critic Kevin Pang joins the City Cast Chicago podcast to talk about his journey to create the best sandwich.
What’s a Chicago red flag? Something that makes you cringe — like when people block both escalators off the train or suburbanites say they’re from the city. If you have any, email us! We might share here.
—Sidney Madden
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