🚨 Who’s tracking response times to 911 calls?

Inside Johnson’s New Plan to Shelter Migrants

The city has identified spots for “winterized base camps” with massive tents for asylum-seekers. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed plan would move nearly 1,600 migrants from Chicago police stations to the camps. [Sun-Times]

• Neighbors have had mixed reactions to the city’s rollout of temporary shelters. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

CTU President on Sending Son to Private School

Stacy Davis Gates defended her decision to send one of her kids to a Catholic high school on the South Side. The Chicago Teachers Union president said it was a “difficult” decision, but there are fewer options for high school students on the South and West sides. Critics called the decision hypocritical, given the CTU president’s previous statements on private and charter schools [WBEZ]

• Davis Gates, in her second year leading the powerful teachers union, shared her vision for the organization. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Who’s Tracking Response Times to 911 Calls?

The Chicago Police Department failed to track response times to half of 911 calls between 2017 and 2021, according to Inspector General Deborah Witzburg. The lack of data means it’s not possible to see how long it takes officers to respond to calls in Black and Latinx neighborhoods. [WTTW]

Inside Blackhawks' Newish Regime

Danny Wirtz is the new CEO and chair of the hockey team after his father Rocky died this summer. Now, the 46-year-old is tasked with rebuilding hope and trust in the organization after years of controversy. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

This Week’s Must-Listen

Ever wonder about a day in the life of a Chicago garbage collector? Follow this all-women sanitation team in Garfield Ridge. [WBEZ]

🔺 = Sid’s picks

Field Day at Navy Pier ♻️ Saturday | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bring the family to Polk Bros Park for the outdoor sustainable design fest with yoga, sidewalk chalk, face painting, and kite flying. [Free]

🔺 79th Street Renaissance Fair 💙 Saturday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

See performances from blues to hip-hop at the family-friendly Auburn Gresham fest. Let the kids explore the petting zoo and carnival rides! [Free]

Logan Square Dumpling Fest 🥟 Saturday | Noon to 7 p.m.

Sample pierogies, samosas, empanadas, and more for the Chicago Cultural Alliance fundraiser. [Free entry, $25+ for sampler packs]

South Lakefront Run 🏃 Sunday | 8 a.m. to Noon

Kick off the 5K from 31st Street Beach. Then celebrate at a post-race pancake party. [$40 for 5K, $20 for after-party]

🔺 Douglass Park Nature Walk 🌱 Sunday | 10:30 a.m.

Explore the West Side park with community members. [Free]

Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade 🇲🇽 Sunday | Noon

Get festivities started along 19th Street from Newberry to Wolcott. [Free]

🔺 Printers Row Lit Fest 📚 All Weekend | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The two-day fest features author panels and discussions as well as a storybook parade for little bookworms! [Free]

Lakeview Fest of Arts 🎨 All Weekend | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Peruse paintings, prints, photographs, and more from more than 120 artists. [$5 suggested donation]

Fiestas Patrias in Aurora 👥 All Weekend | Varies

See Los Tucanes de Tijuana Saturday as well as Mi Banda El Mexicano and Banda Maguey Sunday at RiverEdge Park. [$15+]

Taste of Chicago Downtown 🤤 All Weekend | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Foodies can order from 35 restaurants and 15 food trucks while enjoying a DJ Casper tribute and playing trivia hosted by our own Jacoby Cochran. [Free]

Norwood Park Throwback Music Fest 💿 All Weekend | Varies

Through Sunday, head to Gladstone Park to hear tunes from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. Plus, don’t miss the pet parade, car show, or throwback pinup contest. [$7 per day]

Hey Chicago got the dish on new CPS menu items, and readers shared the school lunches they remembered.

School Lunch

Risé S.: “Our cafeteria served chili and cinnamon rolls every Thursday. It was so popular that there was a booth where kids could invite adults to have lunch with them on a Thursday.”

Heleina C.: “My dad made me egg-and-ham sandwiches on days I knew I wouldn’t like the school lunch that day. … I think I only ate the hot dogs or burgers because they were the safest choice.”

Matthew P.: “Cheese pizza Fridays! As Catholics, we don't eat meat any Friday of the year, and I'm glad my public school had vegetarian meals.”

PSA

Eryan C.: The Inspired By You Fest is a new fest in Douglass Park Sunday. The proprietor of Muse Coffee Studio is putting on the fest and is sharing what has inspired him over the years.

How Chicago Sports Are Heating Up

The Tribune’s Shakeia Taylor and Crain’s Corli Jay break down the Blackhawks’ new leadership, the Sky’s final push for the playoffs, and the Bears' home opener against the Packers.