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How the student loan decision affects you
July 5, 2023
Hey there! This is Natalia Aldana, a newsletter editor at City Cast, filling in for Sidney. Hope you had a fantastic Fourth of July 🎆
The Supreme Court ended with a controversial bang last week, from striking down affirmative action, issuing a major decision impacting LGBTQ+ rights, and rejecting student loan relief.
📣 We’d love to hear from you: How will the Court’s block of the $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan affect you? Sound off, Chicago!
What's CITY Talking About?
NASCAR Street Closures Continue Next Week
Although the Chicago street race has officially wrapped, closures are expected through next week. Check out this reopening schedule, including suggested alternate routes. [NBC Chicago]
A Year After Highland Park Shooting
Heightened awareness in the year since the mass shooting has contributed to increased use of the state’s “red flag” gun law. The law allows courts to take guns away from potentially dangerous people. [Tribune 🔒]
How School Board Map Delay Affects Candidates
The deadline to pass a map of 20 districts from which the new school board will be elected is now next April — seven months before the first election. Three potential candidates told the Tribune the delay favors “well-heeled choices,” but negatively affects grassroots candidates. [Tribune 🔒]
What To Do
Ravinia Farmers Market | Wednesday | 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Shop for locally grown produce during the market’s 45th anniversary season. [Pay as you go]
Fairy Garden Exhibit in Garfield Park | Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Experience more than 15 magical fairy houses set within the lush greenery of the Artist’s Garden at Garfield Park Conservatory. [$5 adults]
Open Mic in Avondale | Wednesday | 5 p.m.
Perform your art and support local performers at the Hairpin Arts Center. [$5]
‘TIMELESS!’ in South Shore | Thursday | 7:30 p.m.
Watch this musical tribute to African Americans in theater, film, television, and music. [$25-$55]
Andy Warhol Trivia in Glen Ellyn | Thursday | 7 p.m.
Grab your crew and head to the Beer Cellar to test your knowledge of the iconic artist and ‘60s and ‘70s America. The winning team will get a $50 gift card. [Free]
Today on City Cast
What Makes Chicago Roller Skaters the Best?
Chicago roller skaters have long been called the smoothest roller skaters for their intricate footwork, elaborate routines, and signature swagger.
Chicago legend Theresa “Sweet T” Ferrell, aka City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran’s mother, shares her 50 years of skating history, answers why James Brown is the godfather of Chi rolling, and even gives lead producer Simone Alicea a quick lesson on the hardwood.
Roller skating is not a hobby. It's a lifestyle.
Thanks for reading! Let’s meet back up here tomorrow 😊
– Natalia Aldana
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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