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🚨 What’s next for Chicago cops with extremist ties?
October 30, 2023
What do you do when you have a lot of free time at O’Hare? Go bar hopping? Explore terminals? Window shop? Call or text 773-780-0246 for an upcoming City Cast Chicago podcast.
What's CITY Talking About?
Why Haven’t Cops with Extremist Ties Been Fired?
An oversight panel recommended the city’s watchdog investigate the Chicago Police Department’s ties to extremist groups in the wake of news that at least 27 officers have been linked to Oath Keepers. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Flood Disaster Relief Apps Close Today
Affected by the flood damage from the summer? After the deadline was extended, today is the last day to apply for federal relief. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Leaf Peeping in Cook County
The county forest preserve has a new interactive feature making it easier for residents to find nearby fall foliage. [Cook County Forest Preserve]
- Check out the state’s fall colors trip planner to soak up the last of the changing fall leaves. [Hey Chicago 💻]
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Where Is It?
Last Week’s Winner
Answer: Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio is in Oak Park. Our random winner is Tonya W.! The next batch of clues came from the Hey Chicago team.
This Week’s Clues
It was 15 years ago this week that Barack Obama was elected president. Where is this mural depicting the former president's family? Write your answer here for a chance to pick the next trivia.
- Created by Rahmaan Statik, Dred Ski, and Cujo in 2017
- Off a stop on the Metra Electric line
- Also features late Chicago muralist Bill Walker (not pictured above)
What To Do
Downtown Discussion of MJ’s Legacy 🏀 Monday | 6–7 p.m.
What better way to celebrate ‘23 than discussing the legacy of Michael Jordan, who repped the No. 23 jersey, with historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas? [Free]
Washington Park DuHaunted 🎃 Tuesday | 2–5 p.m.
Go to the DuSable Black History Museum for Halloween fun, laser tag, Xbox gaming, a bounce house, and more. [Free]
West Loop Día de Los Muertos Menu 💀 Through Thursday | Varies
Check out La Josie’s Day of the Dead specials this week. [Varies]
River North Pickleball Singles Mixer 💚 Friday | 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, meet up with fellow pickleball enthusiasts to meet, play, and mingle. [$40+]
Today on City Cast
How Will City Investigate Cops with Extremist Ties?
The Chicago Police Department is reopening an investigation after WBEZ’s Tom Schuba and Sun-Times’ Dan Mihalopoulos found almost 30 Chicago police officers — including nine still in the department — have been on rosters for anti-government group Oath Keepers.
Answer to Friday’s trivia: Seattle is where Frango Mints originated before they became synonymous with Marshall Field’s!
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editors Michelle Navarro and Simone Alicea!
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