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August 10, 2023
It’s that time of year: Thousands of rubber duckies will be dumped into the Chicago River to fundraise for Special Olympics Illinois. Adopt a duck, or watch the Ducky Derby from the Columbus Drive Bridge 🦆(Better than the river dump I told you about yesterday 💩)
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Trial Time for Mike Madigan’s Right-Hand Man
Opening statements in Tim Mapes’ trial began Wednesday. The former Illinois House Speaker’s chief of staff faces perjury and obstruction charges for allegedly trying to stop the federal investigation of Madigan. [WTTW]
- The ComEd Four were found guilty earlier this spring while Madigan’s own trial is set for April 2024. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
CPS Students Can Get Free CTA Passes
The district is giving out Ventra cards worth $35 a month to students due to the school bus driver shortage. Today is the last day families can apply. [CBS Chicago]
‘The Fugitive’ South Chicago House for Sale
As the film starring Harrison Ford turns 30 this week, a South Side two-flat featured in the movie is for sale for under $150,000. [Crain’s 🔒]
- Why is this one of our favorite Chicago films? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
More Big Artists Play in Chicago
Bruce Springsteen is playing his second show at Wrigley Field Friday. The Boss has a surprising number of Chicago connections. LL Cool J and South Side native Common are headlining a hip-hop anniversary show at the United Center Sunday. [WTTW; Sun-Times]
What To Do
Fan Expo in Rosemont 💥 Thursday to Sunday | Varies
Head to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for the comic and pop culture convention — including a “Back to the Future” cast reunion. [$27+]
Morgan Park Up in Smoke Music Fest 💿 Friday, Saturday | Varies
Eat BBQ street tacos and see artists like The Greeting Committee as well as Mo Lowda and the Humble. [$35+]
Retro on Roscoe 📼 Friday to Sunday | Varies
Celebrate the '80s and '90s with a vintage market, tribute bands, and classic cars. [$15 suggested donation]
Titan Walls in West Loop, Logan Square 🎨 All Week | Varies
Explore murals in neighborhoods, and head to District Brew Yards Saturday to see artists paint a huge new mural. [Free]
Today on City Cast
What’s Left for Chicago Kids This Summer?
Parents, wondering what to do with your kids in between summer camp ending and school starting? Jenny LeFlore, a Bronzeville influencer known as Mama Fresh, shares family fun for kids with energy to burn, activities that won’t bore adults, and more.
What I want our kids to feel is ownership over the entire city — that this is [their] city.
The Mascot Hall of Fame induction ceremony is in Whiting, Indiana, Saturday. Don’t worry, Benny the Bull is already in. (H/T Axios Chicago!)
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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