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🔎 Where are the city’s migrant shelters?
August 2, 2023
Are Denver and Pittsburgh part of the Midwest? Our colleagues in both cities have been debating, and as true Midwesterners, it’s time for Hey Chicago readers to set the record straight. Weigh in.
What's CITY Talking About?
Ex-Attorney General Leads Northwestern Investigation
The university has hired former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to review its system for reporting abuse. Northwestern is facing several lawsuits over allegations of hazing in football and other sports. [WTTW]
School Bus Shortage
As a driver shortage continues, CPS says more than 8,000 students will not have bus service on the first day of school Aug. 21. [Chalkbeat]
- This is the third year in a row the district has struggled to get buses to all students. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
NASCAR Cost Analysis
Chicago spent at least $3.25 million on last month’s NASCAR street race, mostly on street repairs and police overtime. [South Side Weekly]
K-Pop 🤝 Chicago
Did J-Hope’s performance at Lollapalooza last year put Chicago on the map for other K-pop stars? Tomorrow X Together and NewJeans will perform at the Grant Park fest this weekend, and concertgoers can keep the party going downtown. [WBEZ]
- Going to Lolla? Pick up a nasal naloxone kit. [Hey Chicago 💻]
What To Do
Bronzeville Fit 💪 Wednesday | 6–7 p.m.
Do Zumba at Boxville with instructor Latrice Madkins. [Free]
Reggaeton in West Loop 🪘 Thursday | 9 p.m.
Enjoy drink specials and reggaeton hits at the weekly event. [Free entry]
Bugapalooza in Lincoln Park 🐛 Sunday | 1–4 p.m.
Bring the family to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum to get up close with critters, visit the petting zoo, and learn to dance like a bee. [$20+]
USA Gymnastics in Hoffman Estates 🤸 All Weekend | Varies
Tickets to see Olympian Simone Biles might be sold out, but you can see other athletes do flips and tricks at NOW Arena. [$35+]
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My favorite show “Big Brother” starts today, and I am bummed there are no Chicagoans in the cast 😥 Better luck next year.
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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