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More Qs Raised on Near South Side High School

A new investigation shows CPS met behind closed doors for nearly a year with Chicago Housing Authority and city officials about the controversial proposed high school, despite assuring that residents would have a say. [Illinois Answers Project]

• Why are community members divided over the school? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Worst Traffic in the Country: Chicago

Chicago also had the second-highest traffic delays in the world, according to a new report. Local drivers lost 155 hours sitting in traffic last year. And traffic is worse now than it was before the pandemic.[CNBC]

• Stuck in traffic? Turn on our playlist to build an appetite for Harold’s or daydream about your next road trip. [Hey Chicago 💻]

Meet the ‘Woo Lady’

Been on the lakefront trail and heard an enthusiastic “woo” from a cyclist? That’s 73-year-old Phyllis Keenan, a retired Oak Lawn teacher who got a bike during the pandemic and has kept morale high on the lakefront. [Block Club]

Damen Silos Meeting in Little Village 📝 Tuesday | 6 p.m.

Learn about the demolition of the historic building — including dust control measures and other environmental and health protections. [Free]

Golden Games Citywide 🏹 Tuesday, Wednesday | Varies

Chicagoans will bowl, play bocce, and do archery at the inaugural Special Olympics competition for athletes over 45. [Free]

‘Titanic’ in Lakeview 🛥️ Wednesday | 7 p.m.

See the 1997 James Cameron film in 35 mm at the Music Box Theatre. [$12]

Blues in Douglas 🎸 Thursday | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Head to Ellis Park for a family-friendly night of blues. [Free]

Inside Mayor Brandon Johnson’s First 100 Days

From doubling youth employment to finalizing a Treatment Not Trauma plan, has Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered on his 100-day plan? Plus, why is an elected official’s first 100 days a political benchmark anyway?