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🎡 Where do butter, politics meet? State Fair
August 9, 2023
T-1 day until the Illinois State Fair! While we await the unveiling of this year’s butter cow, we’re sharing what to do in Springfield and why the State Fair is important politically.
What's CITY Talking About?
DNC Leadership Announced
Presidential adviser Minyon Moore, a Chicago native, will chair the Democratic National Convention in the city next summer. The University of Illinois Chicago alumna got her start working on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign and ascended to working on Hillary’s Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. [Politico]
- How do Chicagoans feel about the upcoming convention? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator Dead
DJ Casper died Monday after a lengthy battle with cancer, according to his family. His hit song became popular in 2004 thanks to WGCI. [Chicago Defender]
Lime Scooters on the Lakefront?
The San Francisco-based company is surveying users about expanding electric scooter access to the 18-mile Lakefront Trail. A Chicago Park District spokesperson said the city is not currently discussing the expansion. Electric scooters aren’t permitted on the lakefront, 606, and or riverwalk. [Crain’s 🔒]
- Want to be part of the Scooter Gang™️? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Dave Matthews Band Tour Bus Poop Anniversary
It has been 19 years since the band’s tour bus dumped 800 pounds of feces into the Chicago River, hitting people aboard a cruise. [Block Club]
What To Do
Streeterville Fireworks Front Row 🎆 Wednesday | 7–11 p.m.
Enjoy pizza, a bottle of Chandon Spritz, and a front row seat to Navy Pier fireworks at the W Hotel. [$80]
Douglass Park Indie Film Alliance Tour 📽️ Thursday | 4–8 p.m.
Aspiring and current Chicago filmmakers are invited to learn about the industry and network. [Free]
Irving Park Block Sale 🏘️ Saturday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Find new treasures — art, clothes, decor, plants, and more — from over 130 homes. [Varies]
Jackson Park Nature Walk 🚶 Sunday | 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Explore the natural area, learn about the history, meet neighbors, and meditate or do yoga. [Free]
Today on City Cast
The History of the Bud
After nearly 95 years, the Bud Billiken Parade is back this weekend. Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas tells us about the history of the country’s largest Black parade and dancer Shkunna Stewart shares her family’s history in the Bud. Plus, see Stewart’s film “Billiken” at Art on the Mart this week.
All hail last year’s butter cow, which depicted the relationship between the farmer, land, and animal 🧈🐄
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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