City Cast Chicago
🐻 Bears considering which burbs?
June 14, 2023
What do you think about the Bears’ potential move? With news that the team is considering three suburbs — including a lakefront stadium in Waukegan — we're asking you to weigh in! We’ll share your answers.
What's CITY Talking About?
Illinois Swimming in Local Government
The state is No. 1 in most units of government in the country. How many? Between cities, townships, counties, and more, estimates range from 6,000–9,000 units. [WTTW]
- Want to reimagine local government? You could start with a smaller City Council. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Riot Fest Fate Decided Soon
Residents gathered in Douglass Park to protest the fest in the West Side park ahead of today’s Park District meeting. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Instant Pot Maker Bankrupt
Downers Grove–based company Instant Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, meaning it can keep operating while finding a new plan to pay back creditors. [Crain’s]
- Did you know the Crock-Pot, aka the Instant Pot’s older cousin, has Chicago roots? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Trump Hotel Among Most Luxurious in U.S.?
While ex–President Donald Trump faced criminal charges Tuesday, his namesake downtown hotel made Tripadvisor’s list. [NBC Chicago]
Correction: Steve Carell’s name was misspelled yesterday. Apologies to “The Office” actor. We, too, sometimes start sentences and don’t know where they’re going …
What To Do
Grant Park Music Fest Starts | Wednesday | 6:30–8 p.m.
Catch the opening night of the summer music series at Jay Pritzker Pavilion with Symphony No. 4 by Robert Schumann. [Free on lawn]
Political Happy Hour in Bucktown | Thursday | 5–7 p.m.
The Hideout is hosting a political mixer with Block Club’s Madison Savedra and volunteer Juan-Antonio Montesinos about how the city has responded to the influx of asylum-seekers. [Free]
Pet Adoptions in Little Village | Saturday | Noon to 6 p.m.
Give a furry friend a home at the Chicago Animal Care & Control’s fee-waived adoption event. [Varies]
Today on City Cast
Riot Fest Permit Fight Cont.
City Cast Chicago lead producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran talk about Riot Fest’s future in Douglass Park, the city’s 75-year parking meter deal, and silly city rankings.
Free · Daily