Chicago vs. fall viruses

New Migrant Data Portal

A new city website will provide weekly updates on how many migrants are arriving in Chicago. The data tracks not only shelter locations but also how many migrants are staying at shelters, police stations, and other spots. [Block Club]

• The portal was launched by 40th Ward Ald. Andre Vasquez, chair of City Council’s Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights, which previously failed to meet for over a year. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Gang Database Officially Scrapped

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability voted to permanently remove the Chicago Police Department’s gang database, which was riddled with mistakes and found to be discriminatory. [CBS Chicago]

• How do you even define a gang? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Red Line Extension Project Gets Big Bucks

Nearly $2 billion in federal dollars is going into helping extend the Red Line from 95th Street to 130th Street. [ABC7]

• The extension has been promised to Far South Siders for 54 years. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Is This Goodbye to Mariano’s?

Chicagoans might lose a beloved grocery store brand as Kroger and Albertsons, parent companies of Mariano’s and Jewel-Osco respectively, announced plans to sell 400 grocery stores, including 14 in Illinois. Part of the deal also includes selling off the Mariano’s brand name. [Eater]

• The move comes as the companies try to get federal approval for a megamerger. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ Review

More than 20 years after the rom-com set in Chicago’s Greektown came out, the cast is back celebrating another wedding but on a Greek island this time. And it’s probably what you'd expect. [Tribune 🔒]

Last Week’s Winner

Answer: Graceland Cemetery. Congrats to random winner Amy B., who shared this stunning picture for the next batch of trivia.

This Week’s Clues

What popular West Side spot is home to this colorful mosaic fountain? Reply correctly for a chance to pick next week’s trivia.

• The fountain was created by Moroccan artists, who used a Moorish technique.
• Gifted in 2003.
• Sits in the Horticulture Hall of this venue.
• This spot hosts popular spring and holiday flower shows.

9/11 Ceremony in Lombard ❤️‍🩹 Monday | 9 a.m.

Head to the west suburb to commemorate the lives lost 22 years ago today. Stick around to donate blood. [Free]

Janelle Monáe in Uptown 🎤 Thursday | 8 p.m.

See the multi-hyphenate star at the Aragon Ballroom. Not a bad date night idea, if you ask us … [$71+]

Big Marsh Park Camping ⛺ Saturday to Sunday | 2 p.m. Start

Set up a tent, cook hot dogs, eat s’mores, and enjoy the outdoor fun at the overnight camping event on the Southeast Side. [$50]

Back 2 the Video Pop-Up in Wicker Park 📀 All Month | Varies

Celebrate the VHS era at this Blockbuster–inspired speakeasy featuring themed cocktails, throwback movies, and more. [$21]

Local School Councils 101

Election season will soon be underway for local school councils, aka mini school boards. Ahead of a kickoff meeting next week, Chalkbeat’s Becky Vevea tells us what local school councils do and how students, parents, and neighbors can get involved.