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June 15, 2023
We’ve got tips on tips on tips today 👇 Our first one? Chicago students can get discounted tickets to Fire games with emails ending in .edu. Anyone want to spot me a ticket?
What's CITY Talking About?
All Chicago Pools to Reopen Next Week
Park District officials said there are enough lifeguards to staff the city’s pools, which are set to reopen June 23. Indoor pools were closed in May so some lifeguards could work at beaches. [Block Club]
- Feeling deja vu? Last year, pool openings were delayed until July. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
In Migrant News …
Migrant families have been moved from a West Ridge YMCA to Daley College in West Lawn after multiple delays. The move comes as the Biden administration sent more than $29 million to help asylum-seekers in Illinois. [ABC7]
- City Council approved $51 million to assist migrants at a heated meeting in May. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What’s in CPS’ Budget Proposal?
Half of the proposed $9.4 billion budget would go directly to schools, according to a plan Mayor Brandon Johnson released this week. That’d be up $240 million from last year. The school board will vote on the budget proposal June 28. [Chalkbeat]
Books From Dolly Parton? Yes Please!
Illinois kids 5 and under can get free books from the queen of country through a $1.6 million partnership between her Imagination Library and the state. [NBC Chicago]
What To Do
East Side Latin Music and Dance | Thursday | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Hear tropical music from Chicago Latin Groove at Rowan Park! [Free]
Near South Side Desi Queer Open Mic | Friday | 6–9 p.m.
Whether you want to recite a love poem or perform in drag, the South Asia Institute is hosting the Satrangi event. [Free]
Juneteenth in Bronzeville | Saturday | Noon to 4 p.m.
The South Side Community Art Center is hosting a letterpress printing activation and art installation for the holiday. [Free]
Father’s Day Craft in Logan Square | Sunday | 2–4 p.m.
Dads, want a custom apron? Kids can make one at Epic Art House. [Free]
African Diaspora Film Fest in Loop, Lincoln Park | All Weekend | Varies
Celebrate 20 years of the international film fest with screenings at the Gene Siskel Film Center and Facets through Sunday. [$13+]
Today on City Cast
Making the Most of Music Fest Season
Another day, another summer guide! There’s a Chicago fest for every genre, but how do you do fests right? What do you bring? How do you dress? The City Cast Chicago podcast answers.
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