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What happened after Highland Park shooting?
June 27, 2023
Who’s still recovering from the Pride Parade? I’m stuck on Gov. JB Pritzker taking a Jell-O shot and thirsty comments over Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Summertime Chi is something else.
What's CITY Talking About?
Five New City Migrant Shelters?
A memo is circulating ahead of City Council’s Immigrant and Refugee Rights Committee Wednesday: The city has identified five new sites to collectively shelter nearly 2,500 asylum-seekers. [Sun-Times]
Billionaire James Crown Dead
The businessman and civic leader of the wealthy Crown family died in a car racing accident in Colorado celebrating his 70th birthday. [CBS Chicago]
Ousted Jones College Prep Principal Retires
Joseph Powers is retiring from the South Loop school. He was removed from his post in the fall as CPS investigated an incident involving a student who appeared to be dressed in a Nazi uniform on Halloween. Questions over Powers’ Chicago residency fueled earlier calls for his removal. [WTTW]
Mr. Beef Owner Doesn’t Watch ‘The Bear’
Chris Zucchero hasn’t watched a single episode despite his childhood friend and “The Bear” creator Christopher Storer basing the hit show on his River North Italian beef joint. Why? It makes him feel weird. [Variety]
- We know a New York publication was floating an Italian beef recipe, but they should leave it to the Chicagoans, especially those who spent months perfecting the sandwich. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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What To Do
Mapping Community Gardens in Pilsen | Tuesday | 6–8 p.m.
Go to Lo Rez Brewing to document community gardens as part of a local effort to map the city’s built, envisioned, and community projects. [Free]
Englewood Community Meeting | Wednesday | 4–7 p.m.
Talk 63rd Street updates, resources, and more at Harper High School. Don't miss the BBQ! [Free]
International Mud Day in Niles | Thursday | 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Bring the kids to get messy and play with mud at Bunker Hill. [Free]
Rhino Fest in West Town | All Week | Varies
Catch the fringe theater fest at Facility Theatre and Chicago Dramatists. [Pay what you can]
Today on City Cast
Mayor Johnson vs. Candidate Johnson
Are we starting to see cracks in the new mayor’s campaign promises? What new laws are going into effect this week? And how easy is it to live in Chicago without a car?
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