👋 Bye to the Bean (for now)

Loretto Hospital Strike Ends

A tentative deal has been reached between the Austin hospital and about 200 workers who have been striking for 11 days. Union leaders cited pay raises and recognition of the Juneteenth holiday as wins. Members now have to ratify the agreement. [WTTW]

Verdict Reached in Naperville Airpod Theft Case

After more than three years since Amara Harris was accused of stealing a classmate’s airpods, a DuPage County jury found the now 20-year-old not guilty. The case was unusual because municipal tickets are hard to beat. [ProPublica]

Bye to the Bean?

Got visitors in town? Starting Tuesday, seeing the Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park might be limited due to nearby construction expected to last through the spring. [City of Chicago]

‘Queen of Cabrini-Green’ Dead

Longtime public housing activist Carol Steele died earlier this month after a long battle with an illness, according to her family. The 72-year-old, who was born and raised in the Near North Side neighborhood, fought to keep the row houses as the area became gentrified. [Sun-Times]

• Steele told us about her lifelong fight for a chance to return to her community. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Dion’s Chicago Dream Gets Bigger

Englewood native Dion Dawson added lockers of free fresh produce at a local Save A Lot for residents. [Block Club]

• Dawson started his nonprofit delivering groceries to families in 2020. A highly requested item? Grapes 🍇 [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

This Week's Must-Reads

Getting across a big city is no easy feat, but one Lincoln Square family has visited more than half of Chicago’s 600 parks over several years, and a West Town cyclist visited all 77 community areas in a day 🤯 [Block Club]

🔺 = Sid’s picks

Nature Play at Dan Ryan Woods 🌃 Friday | 8:30–10 p.m.

Kids can play outside and see what glows in the dark. [Free]

North Lawndale Hip-Hop Fest 🎛 Saturday | Noon to 9 p.m.

See LaRussell, Brittney Carter, and others at Firehouse Community Arts Center. Catch live graffiti painting, a bouncy house, and a basketball tournament. [Free]

🔺 South Side Bud Billiken Parade 🎉 Saturday | 10 a.m.

On a route from Bronzeville to Washington Park, see drill team, Hiplet dancers, cheerleaders, and Grammy winner J. Ivy. [Free]

Tamal Fest in Hermosa 🫔 Saturday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sample Honduran tamales, Mexican corundas, Venezuelan arepas, and more at the one-day food fest at Armitage and Keeler avenues. [Free]

Bon Fest at Jackson Park 🏮 Saturday | 8–11 p.m.

Honor loved ones who have passed away at a lantern ceremony. [Free]

🔺 Calumet City School Fair 🎒 Sunday | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade who live in the south suburb can get school supplies and enjoy food, music, and games. [Free]

🔺 Sundays on State in the Loop 🔥 Sunday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Drink, shop, and eat on State Street between Lake and Adams. [Free]

Bucktown Drink Special 🍺 Sunday | 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Remedy is celebrating its seventh anniversary with a beer-and-shot combo and fanny packs. [$7 for a combo; $6 for a fanny pack]

🔺 Edison Park Fest 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 All Weekend | Varies

The three-day Northwest Side event will have live music, good food, and friendly neighbors. [$5 suggested donation]

My House Music Fest in Pilsen 🎶 All Weekend | 1–10 p.m.

Bump to the Chicago-born genre Saturday and Sunday with Derrick Carter, DJ Heather, and more. [$49+]

Northalsted Market Days 🌈 All Weekend | Varies

The LGBTQ-friendly two-day fest will take over Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison with five stages and 100,000 expected attendees. [$20 suggested donation]

After talking all things pets the last couple weeks, Hey Chicago readers shared pictures of their furry friends and where to take them in the city 🐾 Plus, you all also had some announcements to share!

Pet-Friendly Spots in Chicago

Jane P.: “Pizza Lobo in Logan Square has a big patio and treats.”

Matt T.: “LaBagh Woods is a nice hiking trail for being in the city. Finn gets excited as soon as we pull up to his favorite spot.”

Jenn Z.: “Fred Anderson Dog Park in the South Loop.”

PSAs

Brad K.: “I'm running a standup show called Chuckles For Charity at My Buddy's in Ravenswood today at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to RefugeeOne.”

Damiane N.: “South Sider Kiéla Adira will perform her new single, 'Make a Way,' from her debut EP at a listening party at WNDR Museum in West Loop Saturday at 7 p.m.”

Aftermath of Fatal Portage Park Shooting

Block Club’s Mina Bloom and WBEZ’s Patrick Smith help us recap the week in Chicago news including the fatal shooting of a Portage Park 9-year-old, flood and heat risks, and Simone Biles’ return to competitive gymnastics n Hoffman Estates.