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What Chicago landlords are responsible for in heat

August 24, 2023

Fall lovers rejoice! Pumpkin spice lattes return to Starbucks today. Nothing like a PSL in sweltering heat, am I right?

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The sun rises over Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan Wednesday as the National Weather Service predicted a dangerous heat index in Chicago. (Antonio Perez / Tribune / Getty)

Heat Response: More Ambulances, Apartment Tips

In anticipation of more 911 calls during the heat wave, the Chicago Fire Department is adding more ambulances. Plus, what’s required of Chicago landlords? The city passed a cooling ordinance last year. [Tribune 🔒; Sun-Times]

Chicago Chefs Fundraise for Maui Wildfires

Five local chefs are hosting a happy hour and family-style dinner at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook Sunday to raise funds for Maui restaurants and workers displaced due to wildfires. [WTTW]

Reimagining Italian ‘Beef’

KS’Sandwiches in Garfield Park has cooked up a fresh take on the Chicago classic — with turkey instead of beef. [Block Club]

What To Do

Logan Square Horror Fest 😱 Friday, Saturday | 6 p.m.

See Japanese horror films at the Logan Theatre. Catch a horror-themed drag show and eat mochi doughnuts. [$50+]

Hyde Park Flea Market 🛍️ Saturday | Noon to 5 p.m.

Shop vintage clothes and antiques at the Hyde Park Art Center. [Free]

Art Exhibit in Big Marsh Park 🖼️ Saturday | 5–9 p.m.

Catch the opening reception of Mark Banks’ “In the Fields of Rotting Giants” at the Ford Calumet Environmental Center. Banks will give an artist talk at 7 p.m. [Free]

Near West Side Cultivate Fest 🌿 All Weekend | Varies

The Nursery is hosting a cannabis–music fest with headliners like Crumb and GZA Friday through Sunday. [$49.98+]

Today on City Cast

Harrison Ford in 'The Fugitive.”
Harrison Ford in 'The Fugitive.” (Warner Brothers / Getty)

Celebrating 30 Years of ‘The Fugitive’

Is the 1993 film starring Harrison Ford the best Chicago film? WBEZ reporter and “The Fugitive” superfan Natalie Moore says yes. She tells us why she watches it any time it’s on TV and how it paints a full picture of Chicago.

Ready to donate? The Chicago Furniture Bank is helping migrants furnish homes, and the Hyde Park Used Book Sale is seeking books.

—Sidney Madden

Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!

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