Will Chicago tipped workers get paid more?

Goodbye to Subminimum Wage for Tipped Workers?

Bartenders, servers, and bussers could make the same hourly wage as other minimum wage workers  — with tips on top — pending a City Council ordinance. Alders and a powerful restaurant group reached a compromise and proposed phasing out the subminimum wage for tipped workers, which is less than $10, over the next five years. [Block Club]

• One Fair Wage has advocated for the end of subminimum wage for years. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Will South, West Sides Be Protected From Pollution?

That’s what Mayor Brandon Johnson has vowed after a comprehensive report revealed numerous neighborhoods on the South and West sides have been affected by air, water, and soil pollution.  [WTTW]

Lollapalooza $422M Impact

According to a report commissioned by Lolla organizers, the four-day Grant Park music fest brought in almost half a billion dollars to Chicago’s economy — $106 million more than last year. [Crain’s 🔒]

Local School Councils 101

Parents, students, and neighbors can learn how to run for local school councils Thursday. But what do the mini school boards even do? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Ode to Chicago Block Parties

So far this year, the city has issued almost 3,700 block party permits, sent more than 700 free bouncy castles, and received more than 600 requests for fire truck visits. [WBEZ]

• How do you throw a Chicago block party? Don’t overthink it. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Park District Budget Forum in Little Italy | Wednesday | 6 p.m.

‘Tis the season for city budgeting — including Chicago Park District. Learn about the 2024 budget at Fosco Park, and register to speak. [Free]

Andersonville Tattoo Drawing Workshop | Thursday | 6–7:30 p.m.

Get a tattoo drawing and painting lesson and learn what makes a tattoo timeless at the Swedish American Museum. [$5+ suggested donation]

Astronomy in Beverly | Friday | 7:30–9:30 p.m.

Families are invited to stargaze with Astro Joe at Graver Park. [Free]

Festival au Cinema in Wicker Park | All Weekend | Varies

The fest features movies from across the world, filmmaker conversations, and a welcome mixer at the Den Theatre Friday through Sunday. [$11+]

Is ‘Young Love’ a Love Letter to the West Side?

Oscar winner Matthew Cherry’s “Young Love” premieres Thursday on Max as a continuation of the characters in the animated short “Hair Love.” The New York Times bestselling author shares why the family’s story had to be set on the West Side.