💰 Chicago nature trail gets Bezos bucks

Raising Minimum Wage for Restaurant Workers

A measure to gradually end Chicago's subminimum wage for tipped workers did not get a vote in City Council Wednesday and will head back to the rules committee. Mayor Brandon Johnson and labor activists argue this move could be a historic moment for thousands of restaurant workers, countering income inequality and benefiting the economy. The ordinance faces stiff opposition from the Illinois Restaurant Association. [The Guardian]

Writers and Actors Strike Hits Chicago

Chicago's film industry has come to a standstill as actors and writers go on strike nationally, demanding better conditions and fair compensation. The strike has halted the production of shows like “Chicago PD” and “The Chi” and continues to put pressure on industry stakeholders to address payment disparities. [Block Club Chicago]

Premiere Dungeon Boss Gets Probation

After a lengthy trial, a district judge sentenced Jessica Nesbitt to probation for operating a high-end fetish business known as the “premiere dungeon,” an establishment that Nesbitt’s attorneys allege had served some of Chicago’s law enforcement and government officials. [Chicago Sun Times]

Englewood Nature Trail Gets Gets Bezos Bucks

Grow Greater Englewood received a $3.8 million grant from Earth Fund, a $400 million project launched by the Amazon founder to help improve green spaces in underserved communities. The organization plans to use the funds to build trails, farms, food production facilities, and entrepreneurship centers. [Block Club Chicago]

• And speaking of Englewood: take a tour around the neighborhood with Dion Dawson of Dion’s Chicago Dream. [Hey Chicago]

Rogers Park Taco Crawl 🌮 Thursday | 6–7:30 p.m.

Celebrate all the taquerias in the neighborhood and grab a free cocktail at Teremana Tequila. In-person tickets are limited, so get there early. [Free]

Stories from the West Side 🎤 Thursday, Friday | 7 p.m.

James Sanders’ Conjunto will play original music inspired by the stories of Latine residents of Chicago. [Free]

Englewood Village Market 🍎 Saturday | Time

Walk through the plaza and shop from local farmers, with food and goodies from Black-owned businesses. And there’s no shortage of entertainment, including chef demos, live music, art activations, and more. [Free]

Barbie & Ken Drag Brunch in Northalsted 💄 All Weekend | Time

Get in the spirit at Nütrl with gogo boys and bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, sangria, and canned cocktails. [Free]

Saying Goodbye to the Silver Room Block Party

Organizers of the Silver Room Sound System Block Party recently announced that this would be their final year. Originally started as a traditional block party in 2002, the event has grown to be one of Chi’s most highly-anticipated summertime fests, especially for Black Chicago. The Triibe Contributor Danielle Sanders talks with host Jacoby about the legacy of the Silver Room Block Party and the viability of these cultural fests.