City Cast Chicago
📝 Your next Chicago corruption trial cheat sheet
November 6, 2023
Chicago has been named the most corrupt city (again). The University of Illinois Chicago ranking comes as former Ald. Ed Burke’s trial is set to start today. We dive into his legacy in today’s podcast and newsletter.
What's CITY Talking About?
Another High-Profile Trial …
The suspect in last year’s fatal Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park won’t testify at his father’s trial, which starts today. Robert Crimo Jr. is charged with reckless conduct for allegedly helping his then-underage son obtain a gun license. [The Daily Herald 🔒]
Will Chicago Remain a Sanctuary City?
Alders are set to reconvene Tuesday to discuss whether to add a referendum about Chicago’s sanctuary city status on the March ballot after a chaotic meeting last week, where the lights even went out. [ABC7]
- How did Chicago become a sanctuary city? [Hey Chicago 💻]
National Association of Realtors Leadership Change
Bob Goldberg is stepping down as CEO of the Chicago-based trade group more than a year before he was planning to retire. His departure follows a federal jury’s finding last week that NAR and other brokerages artificially inflated commissions paid to real estate agents and after a former president left this summer in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. [Sun-Times]
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Where Is It?
Last Week’s Winner
Answer: 64th and Dorchester is the home of this Obama family mural. Michelle L. guessed correctly! Our next round of trivia comes from none other than City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran.
This Week’s Clues
What is the name of this South Side library? Guess here for a chance to pick next week’s trivia.
- Built in 1904, this is the city’s oldest library
- Named after a prominent philanthropist who was also the first president of the Union Stockyards
- Designed by Solon S. Berman, the architect behind much of Pullman, the Fine Arts Building, and more
- Modeled after the Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
What To Do
Mario Kart in Blue Island 🎮 Tuesday | 7–11 p.m.
Enter the tournament, win exclusive merchandise, and see what vendors are selling at Front Row Blue Island. [Free]
Near North Side ‘Survivor’ Watch Party 📺 Wednesday | 5:30–10 p.m.
Bounce Club Chicago is hosting a viewing party with some former players from the hit CBS show. [$25+]
The Portal in Garfield Park 🎶 Thursday | 8–9:30 p.m.
The roaming variety show is coming to Firebird Community Arts. [$15]
Today on City Cast
How Ed Burke Shaped Chicago Politics
WTTW’s Heather Cherone breaks down Burke’s long and controversial career along with the trial that could ultimately define his legacy.
Ed Burke loved to stand on the City Council floor and declare people ‘sui generis,’ Latin for one of a kind, and I think he really is one of a kind — for better, for worse, warts included.
Ready to cue up “All I Do is Win” after seeing this Tweet.
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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