🚲 How to keep Chicago bikers safe.

Inside Temporary Migrant Shelters

Conditions at the city-run shelters are bleak, according to migrants and volunteers. They said the food is moldy, the showers are cold, and donations from neighbors aren't allowed. [Block Club]

• How has the crisis unfolded? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Grubhub Layoffs Hit Chicago

The meal delivery service cut 15% of its corporate staff, or about 850 workers. At the company’s Chicago headquarters, around 120 workers could be affected. CEO Howard Migdal said the cuts were necessary to remain competitive. [Sun-Times]

Illinois Outlaws Banning Books

Illinois is the first state to prohibit libraries from banning or restricting access to books. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the law Monday after delivering a commencement address inspired by “The Office” at Northwestern University, where Steve Carrell was coincidentally in the audience. [Capitol News Illinois; Sun-Times]

• Who has attempted to ban books locally? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Chicago Businesses Using ChatGPT

United Airlines and Morningstar are among the local companies that have started experimenting with the AI tool. [Crain’s 🔒]

• Does ChatGPT know Chicago? We tested it. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Yoga at Wicker Park | Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Bring a mat and water bottle for an hourlong flow in the park. [Free]

North Mayfair Sale | Saturday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Find toys, furniture, and clothes from more than 80 neighbors at the annual garage sale. Then, swap plants with other gardeners. [Free]

Orland Park Summer Fest | All Weekend | Varies

Starting Thursday, head to the southwest suburb for four days of fun — including a carnival, car show, live music, and more. [Free entry]

How to Keep Chicago Cyclists Safe

With the weather warming up and more bikes on the road, what can city and state officials do to make Chicago streets safer for cyclists? Kyle Lucas and Michael Podgers of Better Streets Chicago outline priorities.