City Cast Chicago
🎾 How pickleball, tennis can coexist
May 31, 2023
Pickleball is everywhere, including Chicago. While pickleballers and tennis players beef, my co-workers investigate. Plus, we want to know which racket sport you prefer.
What's CITY Talking About?
Arlington Racetrack Demolition Begins
The Bears are closer to building a stadium and mixed-use entertainment district in the northwest suburb after crews started tearing down the historic site Tuesday. [Daily Herald]
- For cities, building a stadium can be an “economic loser,” according to one sports economist. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Will City Colleges Pay Your Recent High School Grad?
CPS students who graduated in the fall or spring can earn community college credit and a $1,000 stipend through the City Colleges program. Applications close June 12. [Chalkbeat]
Chinatown Kayaking, River Tours Return
After three years closed, the Ping Tom Memorial Park Boathouse is open and offering kayak rentals and river tours. Use code “KAYAK23” to save 30% before Tuesday. [Block Club]
What To Do
Luv Fest Downtown | Wednesday | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
End AAPI Heritage Month at Daley Plaza with a wellness fest — featuring meditation, yoga, and more — followed by live performances. [Free]
Archery Near Palos Park | Wednesday | 4–6 p.m.
Brings kids ages 10 and up to Cherry Hill Woods to try the sport. [Free]
Stacey Abrams in Lakeview | Thursday | 7–8 p.m.
Join the waitlist to see the political leader and author speak about her new novel at the Vic Theater. [Varies]
Marquette Park Dance Party | Saturday | 1–2 p.m.
See Middle Eastern performances at the Southwest Side park. [Free]
Today on City Cast
Pickleball vs. Tennis
The city is set to build 50 new pickleball courts by 2025. But are Chicago parks big enough for all racket sport enthusiasts? Toss and Spin founder and former college tennis player Chris Clark says yes.
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