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Stuck at O’Hare? You might get paid in the future 🤞
May 22, 2023
Who else grew up watching WGN’s Tom Skilling? The meteorologist is featured in a new podcast where we learn about the personal history of the “king of Chicago weather” and what he means to Chicagoans.
What's CITY Talking About?
‘Fox & Friends’ Interview Staged
Did you see the viral clip of a reporter venturing to Naperville to get reactions about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inauguration last week? Turns out it was staged. Plus, a new line of T-shirts was created in response to the interview. [The Triibe; Block Club]
State Budget Talks Cont.
The Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield this week in hopes of solidifying the state’s 2024 fiscal plan. [WTTW]
Will Disney Campus Come to Illinois?
State officials are saying Walt Disney’s birthplace could be the home of the company’s new corporate campus. Disney pulled its plan to open the project in Orlando amid beef with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. [Crain’s 🔒]
Meet Deputy Mayor for Community Safety
Garien Gatewood was appointed to the new position last week to study and address the root causes of crime. [Sun-Times]
- Plus, the new administration's inaugural promises are … lofty. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Sponsored Content
‘The Whistleblower’ at Theater Wit
What if you told the truth? To EVERYONE? Offered his dreams, Eli wonders why he wanted them at all. “The Whistleblower” is a shockingly funny comedy serving up hard truths. What could possibly go wrong? Written by Tony winner Itamar Moses, “The Whistleblower” runs through June 17 at Theater Wit.
Where Is It?
Last Week’s Winner
Answer: The Roosevelt transfer tunnel
Our random winner is Grace H., who let Hey Chicago pick the next clues.
This Week’s Clues
What is the name of this West Side barbershop? Reply correctly, and you might be able to pick the next round of trivia 🎉
- Opened in North Lawndale in February 2018
- Part barber shop and part entertainment space
- The brainchild of entrepreneur Bobby Price
- Mayor Brandon Johnson took the City Cast Chicago podcast to this spot on the campaign trail
What To Do
The Trial of Socrates in the Loop | Monday | 7 p.m.
Is the Greek philosopher guilty? Your fav newsletter writer will be at the Harris Theater to find out the verdict of the mock trial. [Free]
‘Wasted’ in Pulaski Park | Wednesday, Thursday | 7 p.m.
See the Free Street Theater Youth Ensemble’s play told through disco, house, and ballroom while exploring environmental harms on the South and West sides. [Pay what you can]
Bird Walk in Hegewisch | Saturday | 8 a.m.
Look for birds with the help of a naturalist at Eggers Grove. [Free]
Today on City Cast
Get Paid When You're Stuck at O'Hare?
The Biden administration said it would propose requiring compensation for stranded air passengers. That’s in addition to a push for a “passengers’ bill of rights.” Given that nearly 8 million people traveled through O’Hare and Midway in May 2022, cheap flights guru Scott Keyes told the City Cast Chicago podcast the rules would be welcome news for Chicago travelers.
Every couple of months, I get on a Tiny Desk Concert kick. This time, it was spurred by Sid Sriram’s 20-minute set. From one Sid to another, need “Dear Sahana” to be released *checks watch* yesterday.
—Sidney Madden
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