⏰ Will DMV wait times actually get better?

City Sues Hyundai, Kia Following Car Thefts

In a lawsuit filed last week, the city alleged the automakers contributed to Chicago’s “car theft crisis” by failing to equip U.S. vehicles sold between 2011 and 2022 with anti-theft technology. Hyundai and Kia cars make up more than half of cars stolen in Chicago this year, according to the city. [WTTW]

New West Garfield Park Grocery Store Proposals

Residents can weigh in on two competing proposals for the 1.8-acre site of the former West Side Aldi, which closed abruptly more than a year ago. A winner is expected to be announced this fall. [Block Club]

• With few grocery stores in the area, neighbors mobilized to successfully convince the city to buy the site last year. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

More Than 66,000 Illinoisans Getting Big Bucks

The state treasurer and state lawmakers worked together to automatically return lost money to some residents with unclaimed property. [Sun-Times]

• What is unclaimed property and could you get paid? Here's how to check. [Hey Chicago 💻]

Last Week’s Winner

Answer: The Chicago History Museum in Old Town is the home of this rail car. Eva B. was our random winner and picked the below clues.

This Week’s Clues

What is the name of this North Side cemetery? Reply correctly and you could pick next week’s trivia.

• The 119-acre cemetery opened in 1860.
• Prominent Chicagoans buried here include architect Daniel Burnham and department store owner Marshall Field.
• If ghost stories are to be believed, you might be haunted by a young girl or see an image of your own death.

Senior Walking Club in Hegewisch 👟 Tuesday | 6 a.m.

Older adults can get fresh air with friends at Eggers Grove. [Free]

Northerly Island Fishing 🎣 Tuesday | 3:30–7:30 p.m.

Take kids fishing — instruction, bait, and equipment are provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up. [$5]

Chicago Onscreen Film Fest Citywide 🎥 All Week | Varies

Catch films at parks in Belmont Cragin, North Lawndale, Roseland, and more neighborhoods. [Free]

Cartoon Network Pop-Up in Lincoln Park 📺 All Month | Varies

Be transported to the late ‘90s and early 2000s with themed drinks, trivia nights, and cartoon watch parties with sugary cereal. [Free entry]

What is Going On With the Sox?

That’s the question on Chicagoans’ mind as players seem checked out, executives were fired, and owners contemplate a move. CHGO’s Herb Lawrence breaks down the drama and whether fans should hit the panic button.