How Chicago became a sanctuary city

Fatal Stabbing, Hate Crime Charges in Plainfield

A landlord in the southwestern suburb is accused of seriously injuring a Palestinian tenant and killing her 6-year-old because they are Muslim and he was upset about the war in the Middle East, police said. [ABC7]

City Council Passes Israel Solidarity Resolution

Alders approved 50th Ward Ald. Debra Silverstein’s controversial resolution condemning Hamas’ attacks and standing with Israel. Mayor Brandon Johnson cleared members of the public from the City Council chamber after repeated cheering, chanting, and booing. [Block Club]

CTA Schedule Changes

The Brown and Orange Lines are the routes that have the highest scheduled cuts. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Obama Presidential Center Halfway Done

Under construction since 2021, the South Side landmark is bigger than anticipated. October 2025 is the center’s target completion date. [Sun-Times]

• Ald. Desmon Yancy, 5th Ward, recently introduced an ordinance to protect long-term renters and homeowners in the area. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Long-Time Meteorologist Tom Skilling to Retire

The “king of Chicago weather” is set to retire in February after 45 years at WGN, informing Chicagoans on everything from polar vortexes to heat waves. [WGN]

Last Week’s Winner

Answer: Rosehill Cemetery is the biggest cemetery in Chicago. Daniel B. was our winner! The next round of trivia was picked by me 🙃

This Week’s Clues

Where is this trippy neon terminal? Reply correctly for a chance to pick next week’s trivia.

• Designed by the late architect Helmut Jahn in the 1980s
• Decked out in rainbow lights to spice up a long passenger walkway
• United Airlines travelers will be most familiar with the tunnel
• Became an underground shelter during a tornado this summer

Washington Park Black Storytelling Panel 🎭 Monday | 7–9 p.m.

Retreat at Currency Exchange is hosting the panel and after-party as part of a month-long program celebrating Black art in the city. [Free]

Breast in Show in Lakeview 🎗️ Monday | 7 p.m.

Head to the Newport Theater for the burlesque and variety show supporting breast cancer patients and survivors. [$20]

Ukrainian Village Open Mic 🌈 Wednesday | 6:45–10 p.m.

To celebrate two years of Dorothy’s queer open mic night, all performers must be in pairs! Stay for a comedy sketch show. [$15]

Lit & Luz Fest Citywide 🇲🇽 All Week | Varies

Through Saturday, the bilingual festival celebrates artists in Mexico City and Chicago at readings, workshops, galleries, and more. [Mostly free]

CTA Lines With the Biggest Schedule Cuts

The number of CTA trains and buses running each day is still far below pre-pandemic numbers, with some routes experiencing 30% cuts. Tribune’s Sarah Freishtat has been digging into the numbers, and she explains what CTA must do to avoid a public transit death spiral.