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♻️ Why is Chicago so bad at recycling?
October 2, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
South Side Ford Plant Joins UAW Strike
Union members at the Torrence Avenue plant walked out Friday, joining General Motors workers in Bolingbrook, Stellantis workers in Naperville, and others across the country protesting the Big Three automakers. [Sun-Times]
- The UAW strike comes after a summer of labor organizing in the city. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Tiger Woods Golf Course Stalls
While construction on the Obama Presidential Center continues, progress has faltered on plans for the nearby golf course that was supposed to combine the Jackson Park and South Shore courses. [Tribune 🔒]
- South Siders were divided over the course. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Make Friends at Applebee’s, Olive Garden
A new study found that dining at chain restaurants brings together customers of different socioeconomic statuses, something that didn’t surprise Chicagoland patrons. [WBEZ]
- Chicagoans make friends in all sorts of places — from storytelling circles to Dungeons & Dragons game nights. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Where Is It?
Last Week’s Winner
Answer: Hunter Building at 527 S. Wells St. Congrats to Patrick B., who provided the next round of trivia after going on a North Side cemetery tour …
This Week’s Clues
What is the name of this North Side cemetery where this chapel is at? Reply correctly for a chance to pick the next round of trivia.
- At 350 acres, it’s the biggest cemetery in Chicago
- Hot dog mogul Oscar Mayer, department store founder Richard Sears, and 13 Chicago mayors are buried at this cemetery
- The name of the cemetery is allegedly due to a City Clerk error
What To Do
Ofrenda Making in Chicago Lawn | Monday | 5–7 p.m.
Contribute to a Día de los Muertos altar at Marquette Park. [Free]
River Forest Trail Walk | Tuesday | 1–3 p.m.
Tour the Trailside Museum of Natural History. Then, hike outside. [Free]
Boozy Book Fair Downtown | Wednesday | 4–7 p.m.
In partnership with Semicolon Books, LH Rooftop is hosting an adult book fair. Shop romance, fiction, and more while sipping on a Bookworm, the night’s specialty cocktail. [Free entry]
Kamayan Feast in River North | All Month | Varies
For Filipino American Heritage Month, Sunda is offering specials like crispy pata, garlic shrimp skewers, and lumpia. [Varies]
Today on City Cast
Why is Chicago Trash at Recycling?
Less than 10% of Chicago’s waste is recycled, according to a recent Tribune report. Meanwhile some other cities boast rates of 70% or more. Axios’ Monica Eng shares what’s driving Chicago’s abysmal recycling rates.
It's confusing. It's complicated. Enforcement is not good.
In addition to new books this fall, I’m waiting for the new season of Crooked City to drop, diving into corruption in Dixon, llinois.
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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