⛺ Your guide to fall camping near Chicago

Racial Gap Widens in Illinois Traffic Stops

A law that Barack Obama spearheaded as an Illinois state senator aiming to reduce racial disparities in police traffic stops has not lived up to its promise: Stops involving Black motorists are at a 20-year high. [WBEZ, Investigative Project on Race and Equity]

CPS Transportation Stipends Finally Set to Arrive

The school district said parents of students with disabilities and in temporary living situations can pick up the first $500 monthly transportation stipend at their schools by the end of the week. [Chalkbeat]

• The bus driver shortage prompted one Chicagoan to start a carpool ride-share business for students and parents. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Midway’s First Airport Lounge Incoming

The South Side airport is set to get its first passenger lounge by fall 2024. Travelers will be able to access the 3,300-square-foot Club MDW through a global airport lounge membership or through a $50 day pass. [WGN]

In Chicago Sports News …

No. 1 NHL draft pick Connor Bedard is getting rave reviews at Blackhawks training camp ahead of the team’s Oct. 10 season opener in Pittsburgh. With a $179 million contract extension on the line, Bulls star DeMar DeRozan said he hopes to end his career in Chicago. [Sun-Times; Tribune 🔒]

Migrant Support Workshop in Albany Park 👋 Thursday | 6 p.m.

Want to help the thousands of migrants in the city? Learn how to volunteer with Christ Lutheran Church and other groups. [Free]

Jackson Park Moon Viewing Fest 🌙 Friday | 8–11 p.m.

Head to the Garden of the Phoenix for music, poetry, and more. [Free]

South Side Science Fest 🔬 Saturday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check out a butterfly lab, play games against AI, watch liquid nitrogen ice cream get made, and more at the University of Chicago. [Free]

Andersonville Arts Weekend 🎨 All Weekend | Varies

See all types of art — visual, performing, and culinary — Friday through Sunday. Go to artist receptions and block parties. [Varies]

Destinos Theater Fest Citywide 🎭 All Fall | Varies

The annual fest showcases Latinx theater and companies from Chicago and across the world. Productions will be in Pilsen, Chicago Lawn, Wicker Park, Oak Park, and more. [Varies]

Chicagoland Camping 101

Kam Stanton and Chevy Linear of the popular Black People Outside TikTok account know what it’s like to be camping beginners. That’s why the couple is sharing tips for how to prepare and where to go.