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August 14, 2023
From house music to the brownie, Chicago is the birthplace of a lot of things. But did you know the interfaith movement started here, too, at the World’s Fair of 1893? The Parliament of World Religions is gathering at the McCormick Place this week — 130 years later.
What's CITY Talking About?
Johnson Hires, Fires Key Leaders
Larry Snelling is the new head of the Chicago Police Department, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday. On Friday, the new administration fired Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady. [Sun-Times]
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Assault Weapon Ban
Gov. JB Pritzker’s sweeping gun ban was found constitutional by the state’s highest court in a 4-3 decision. There are other challenges to the ban in federal court. [ABC7]
- Lawmakers swiftly moved on the ban after last summer’s fatal Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting. Some survivors have turned to advocacy. [Hey Chicago 💻]
Last Bites at Seven Treasures
Regulars and foodies have been flocking to the Chinatown staple to get a final Cantonese dish before the restaurant closes Tuesday. Open for nearly 40 years, second-generation owner Benjamin Au is retiring. [WBEZ]
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Where Is It?
Last Week’s Winner
Answer: Abraham Lincoln is the hunky statue in Edgewater, sometimes called Babe-raham Lincoln. Congrats to winner Diana M. (Learn more about Lincoln in Springfield.) The next set of clues were picked by moi.
This Week’s Clues
Where is this secret mermaid located? Reply correctly, and you could help pick next week’s trivia.
- Installed in 1986 by artists Román Villarreal, Jose Moreno, Fred Arroyo, and Edfu Kingigna
- Inspired by Villarreal’s daughter
- Landed at this South Side beach in 2010
- The City Cast Chicago podcast did an episode on her back in 2021
What To Do
Broadway Concert Downtown 🎭 Monday | 6:15 p.m.
See songs from “The Wiz” and “Hamilton” at Millennium Park. H/T Mama Fresh for the rec! [Free]
Documenters Webinar 📝 Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Interested in learning how to cover public meetings? Join City Bureau's second workshop to learn how to take notes and live tweet. [Free]
L’Oreal Thompson Book Out 📖 All Month | Varies
Join the author and journalist as she releases her first book “Stop Waiting for Perfect” in Andersonville, Lombard, and more. [Free]
Today on City Cast
The Stories of Summertime Chi
What has Summertime Chi 2023 looked like? Big events like NASCAR and Lollapalooza. Weird weather between floods and wildfire smoke. And an ongoing migrant emergency. The City Cast Chicago podcast recaps it all.
Speaking of beaches, can you identify these ones across the city by pics alone? You will likely score higher than me 😅
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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