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October 10, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
Chicago Marathon Breaks Records
Kelvin Kiptum crossed the Grant Park finish line with a 2:00:35 time Sunday, setting a world record. That’s in addition to records being set in women’s and wheelchair divisions. [NBC Chicago]
Tipped Workers to Make Minimum Wage
Alders voted 36-10 to raise tipped workers’ wages over the next five years, bringing them in-line with other workers making minimum wage, which is currently $15.80 in Chicago. [WGN]
- The news comes after a yearslong fight and months of negotiations between City Hall and the restaurant industry. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Birds Fatally Crash Into McCormick Place
On one of the biggest bird migration days in decades, nearly 1,000 birds died late last week after colliding into the McCormick Place Lake Center. Birders cite bad weather conditions and lit windows as reasons for the mass collision. [Tribune 🔒]
- What can Chicagoans do to help migrating birds? Keep lights off. [Hey Chicago 💻]
Survivor Fund Aid
Applications are now open for Chicago domestic violence survivors to get a one-time payment of $1,000. [The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence]
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What To Do
Taco Fest in Hyde Park 🌮 Tuesday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Eat traditional, innovative, spicy, and sweet tacos at the Promontory. Catch live DJs and live body art exhibits. [$20+]
South Shore Day of the Girl 🩷 Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Girls Like Me Project is hosting an all-girls field trip and service day at the South Shore Cultural Center. [Free]
The Gaggys in Northalsted 🏆 Wednesday | 8 p.m.
Celebrate Chicago’s drag and queer nightlife at the awards ceremony at Fantasy Nightclub. [$20]
North Lawndale R&B Yoga 🎵 Thursdays All Fall | 6:30 p.m.
Haus of Namaste is hosting yoga sessions every week to popular artists like Frank Ocean and Solange. This week, flow to Drake. [$12+]
Today on City Cast
Fall Viruses, Flood Help, and What’s Next for DCFS?
- Let’s clear up confusion about how to get your COVID-19 booster.
- If your home flooded over the summer, you could be eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance by Oct. 16.
- What does the state’s child welfare agency need now that its director is leaving his post at the end of the year?
Seeing SZA at the United Center tonight? Send your blurry videos with offkey singing to 773-780-0246 so I can live vicariously through you 😥
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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