City Cast Chicago
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August 15, 2023
Where are the best places to cry in Chicago? Reporter Alex Nitkin brought it up, uh, a couple times on the City Cast Chicago podcast, so we’re asking you. Tell us where you’re having meltdowns or shedding tears of joy in the city 💧
What's CITY Talking About?
Inside Lightfoot’s Backroom Deal
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot finalized a deal for the Chicago Fire soccer team to take over a former Near West Side public housing site, which Mayor Brandon Johnson might not be able to reverse. [Block Club]
- Despite campaign promises and even as construction has begun, Johnson has said he can’t comment because of a pending federal lawsuit. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
2024 Races Heating Up
All eyes are on Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who is also the county Democratic Party chair, today as party members endorse candidates for next year’s election — including state’s attorney. [Crain’s 🔒]
Kraft Heinz New CEO
Carlos Abrams-Rivera will become the new CEO of the Chicago-based company Jan. 1. Currently the president of the company’s North American division, Abrams-Rivera’s biggest challenge might be retaining customers. [CNBC]
- How’d Heinz dominate the ketchup game? [City Cast Pittsburgh 🎧]
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What To Do
Speed Dating in Logan Square 🥔 Tuesday | 7–10 p.m.
With cuffing season around the corner, mingle with fellow singles at Pilot Project Brewing with the Hot Potato Hearts group. [$10]
Yoga in Garfield Park 🪷 Wednesday | 6–7 p.m.
Flow with instructor DuShaun at the Garfield Park Conservatory. [$5]
NoName Block Party in Kenwood 💿 Thursday | 3–8 p.m.
Celebrate the release of the Chicago rapper’s new album, “Sundial.” [Suggested donation to NoName Book Club]
CircEsteem in Lakeview East 🎪 Thursday | 6–7:30 p.m.
Catch the traveling family-friendly circus featuring juggling, trapeze, clowns, and more near the AIDS Garden. [Free]
Ceramic Pipe, Ashtray Class in Pilsen 😶🌫️ Friday | 7–10 p.m.
Make some 420-friendly accessories at the Color Cocktail Factory. [$10+]
Today on City Cast
City’s Top Cop In, Top Doc Out
What did Mayor Brandon Johnson have to say about new Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and former Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady? Plus, we have advice for new Chicagoans and debate the most relaxed city in Illinois.
My favorite place to cry in Chicago? Wherever my mom is 💙
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editors Wil Fulton and Simone Alicea!
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