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August 1, 2023
Been snapping pics in nature? The Cook County Forest Preserve is accepting submissions for its annual photo contest until Aug. 15.
What's CITY Talking About?
Loretto Hospital Workers on Strike
Workers at the Austin hospital walked out Monday after failing to come to an agreement with management on key bargaining issues like increased wages and staffing. The hospital is open with temporary workers. [WTTW]
- Workers across industries in the city are organizing. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Chicago Lifeguards Shuffling Around … Again
With the school year starting back up, lifeguards at the city’s indoor pools are being moved to outdoor pools and beaches. Indoor pools close Friday. [Block Club]
‘Barbenheimer’ Breaks Records in Chicago Theaters
Three of the four local AMC outlets had their highest-ever box office tallies last weekend. The Music Box Theater sold out twice in a single day — the first time ever at the historic Lakeview theater. [Crain’s 🔒]
- Don’t sleep on summer blockbusters! [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Obstacle Course in Avalon Park 🛝 Tuesday | 1–2 p.m.
Kids ages 6 and up can win prizes at the Avalon library branch. [Free]
Austin Cumulative Assessment 🔎 Wednesday | 6–8:30 p.m.
Learn how environmental, health, and social stressors are affecting the West Side neighborhood. [Free]
Language Cafe in Avondale 💬 Wednesday | 6–9 p.m.
Practice speaking English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, ASL, and more at Revolution Brewing. [Free]
‘In My Granny’s Garden’ Citywide 🍅 All Month | Mornings
The traveling Goodman Theater show and workshop helps young Chicagoans under 5 learn where food comes from. [Free]
Today on City Cast
Can ‘Mansion Tax’ Help Unhoused Chicagoans?
Will Bring Chicago Home be on the March 2024 ballot? Plus, we hear your tips for airport pickup and debate Chicago’s hip-hop GOAT.
Did you all see Ed Sheeran was behind the counter at the Wieners Circle? The way my 16-year-old self would have lost it …
—Sidney Madden
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