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July 12, 2023
Sweaty CTA commuters, Redditors came to the rescue with tips: Carry deodorant, paper towels, and an extra shirt. Hope you stay cool!
What's CITY Talking About?
Police Chief Shortlist Incoming
The new civilian police oversight commission will announce the three finalists Thursday night. Mayor Brandon Johnson will then have 30 days to make his final pick. [WTTW]
- Former Superintendent David Brown resigned after former Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
North Side Motel → Shelter for Unhoused Residents
Lincoln Square’s Diplomat Motel could become a shelter for unhoused Chicagoans after a City Council committee approved plans Monday. The $3 million plan will go before the full Council next week. [WTTW]
Heat Shifting Chicago’s Underground
Northwestern University researchers found heat can make the ground swell and building foundations collapse. But it can also be turned into thermal energy. [Sun-Times, H/T to reader Kevin S. for sharing]
Will Chicago See Northern Lights?
The aurora borealis could potentially be seen from 17 states, including Illinois, tonight. I’m not getting my hopes up: I’m still recovering from that April Fools' joke. [NBC Chicago]
- Don’t give up on stargazing locally! Try to spot the Milky Way or some planets this month. [Hey Chicago 💻]
What To Do
Belly Dance in Logan Square 💃 Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Head to the Middle Eastern dance party with drumming at Haas Park. [Free]
Vocalo in Austin 🎶 Thursday | 7–9 p.m.
Join radio host and DJ Ayana Contreras for a night of vintage soul on vinyl at the Columbus Refectory. Families are welcome. [Free]
South Side PAWS Mobile Clinic 🐾 Friday, Saturday | 9–3 p.m.
The animal shelter is bringing no-cost care to South Side pets. Get pets vaccinated in Englewood or Back of the Yards. [Free]
Hong Kong Film Fest Downtown 🥋 All Month | Varies
Starting Friday, see Jackie Chan in “Rumble in the Bronx,” Michelle Yeoh in “The Heroic Trio,” and others at the Gene Siskel Film Center. [$13]
Today on City Cast
Water Safety 101
Dave Benjamin, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, reminds us not to underestimate how dangerous Lake Michigan can be without the right safety precautions.
People think, 'I know how to swim, and that's water safety.' But knowing how to swim is just knowing how to swim.
I’m flying into Colorado Springs for a few days for a wedding — and no, I still don’t know what I’m wearing. But at least I know what I’m doing thanks to my friends at Hey Denver 🤓
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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