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When will smoke clear in Chicago?
June 29, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
When’s the Smoke Clearing Out?
Air quality is expected to improve today and return to moderate levels this weekend, according to the EPA’s Air Quality Index. What’s the smoky haze look like in neighborhoods? Chicagoans sent in pics. [Block Club]
- How do you protect yourself? We have tips. [Hey Chicago 💻]
Chicago Board of Ed Prez Stepping Down
After four years, Miguel del Valle is stepping down Friday as his term expires. Mayor Brandon Johnson will appoint a replacement. [WTTW]
- Chicagoans will eventually vote for the board president as the city transitions to an elected school board. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Blue Line Temporary Closures
Commuters should brace themselves for periodic closures at the Clinton, UIC-Halsted, and Racine stations from late July through early October as the CTA works to rebuild the track and upgrade the power system. Shuttles will run. [Tribune 🔒]
- Plus, there’s promising movement on the Red Line Extension Project. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Rocky the Coyote’s New Home
The coyote under the county’s care is prepping to move into a nearly 3,000-square-foot enclosure in Northbrook. But activists still would rather see him be moved to an animal sanctuary. [WTTW]
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What To Do
‘Butts: A Backstory’ in Gold Coast 🍑 Thursday | 6–8 p.m.
Like big butts and you cannot lie? Go to the International Museum of Surgical Science to hear about Heather Radke’s new book exploring society’s obsession with the derrière. [$5]
Gear Night in Rogers Park 🔞 Friday | 6–9 p.m.
The Leather & Archives Museum is hosting its monthly night where Chicagoans are invited to mingle in their sexiest gear. [Free]
Self-Love Series in Calumet City ✨ Saturday | 11:30 a.m.
Join the mindful movement party at Green Lake Woods. [Free]
Shania Twain in Tinley Park 🤠 Saturday | 7:30 p.m.
See the Queen of Country Pop at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre. [$58+]
Today on City Cast
Why Did Chicago & NASCAR Push For Street Race?
Don Ingle, a DePaul University sports communication professor, tells us that the tourism dollars, the opportunity to broaden NASCAR’s audience, and marketing Chicago as a place for big events were draws for both parties.
While everyone is geeking about the glitter teeth trend, I’m into Ephemeral Tattoos’ temporary inkwork — they say their tattoos fade in a couple years 🤯 It has caught the eye of this indecisive newsletter writer … send ideas!
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