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What Can Illinois Lawmakers Do in 6 Days?

Starting Tuesday, the Illinois General Assembly is meeting in Springfield to wrap up loose ends before the end of the year. Issues around guns, unionization, and the state’s biometric privacy law might come up — but funding for migrants probably won’t. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Johnson–CPD Union Deal Yields Big Raises

In his first major union agreement as mayor, Brandon Johnson and the city’s largest police union reached a contract deal with raises doubling for rank-and-file officers. [Crain’s 🔒]

Anticipated Ukrainian Restaurant Opening

The husband-wife chef duo behind Michelin-starred Parachute are set to open another Avondale restaurant Tuesday: Anelya, a restaurant named after chef Johnny Clark’s grandmother. It will be at the location of the couple’s former restaurant, Wherewithall. [Eater]

Last Week’s Winner

Answer: The neon terminal is at O’Hare Terminal 1 between concourses B and C. Joanna S. is our random winner, and picked the next trivia.

This Week’s Clues

Where is this famous architect’s house and studio? Write your answer here for a chance to win.

• Frank Lloyd Wright built the property in the late 19th century.
• The architect lived here with his family for 20 years.
• This property is one of 25 buildings Wright designed in the suburb, making it the largest collection of Wright buildings in the world.

Spirit-Free Speakeasy in the Loop 🍸 Monday | 5–7 p.m.

Enjoy a tasting menu of nonalcoholic beverages at Milk Room with In Good Spirits, a group that creates sober hangouts. [$45]

Portrait Slam in Avondale 🖼️ Tuesday | 6–9 p.m.

Project Onward artists are offering to do custom individual, couple, and pup portraits at Metropolitan Brewing. Sign up quick! [$30+]

Back of the Yards Haunted Night 🔥 Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Sit around the Star Farm fire to hear true scary stories about Chicago while enjoying cider and s’mores. [Free]

Halloweek Citywide 🎃 All Week | Varies

Find festivities like scary movies, trunk-or-treats, crafts, and more. [Free]

State Legislative Veto Session Preview

Illinois lawmakers are coming together to discuss laws vetoed by the governor and other pressing issues that need to be addressed before January. WTTW’s Amanda Vinicky says issues around guns, unionization, and the state’s biometric privacy law could come up. But additional funding to help migrants is not likely on the agenda.