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🥳 How to throw a Chicago block party
July 18, 2023
Ready to party? Block party experts around the city are sharing tips.
What's CITY Talking About?
ComEd Bribery Charge Dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed bribery charges against the utility giant in a yearslong corruption scandal. [WTTW]
- The news comes months after four former ComEd officials are facing prison time for attempting to influence former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, whose trial begins next year [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Air Quality Bad … Again
Chicagoland is smoky again due to ongoing Canadian wildfires. Officials recommend limiting outdoor exposure and masking up. [NBC Chicago]
Red Stars Representation at World Cup
Goalie Alyssa Naeher will play in her third World Cup this week as the U.S. team goes for the first-ever tournament three-peat ⚽ [Play Illinois]
Happy ‘Renaissance’ Week!
Beyoncé will be at Soldier Field this weekend, but you can celebrate Queen Bey with trivia, a drag brunch, and afterparties! [Block Club]
- House music is all the rage: Learn about the Chicago-born genre. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Sox Double Duty Classic in Bridgeport ⚾ Tuesday | 6 p.m.
See top high school players in the U.S. play at Guaranteed Rate Field. The game pays tribute to Chicago’s history of Negro League baseball. [Free]
West Town Toddlers, Tunes, & Turtles 🐢 Wednesday | 5 p.m.
Bring your kids to connect with nature, interact with animals, and enjoy live music at Eckhart Park. [Free]
Taco Fest & Highwood Days 🌮 Thursday to Sunday | Varies
Vote on your fav tacos, hop on carnival rides, and jam out to a bunch of bands at the north suburban fest. [Free]
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