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November 9, 2023
Let’s wake up with some Chicago trivia: Applications close today for CPS students to apply to elementary and high school. How many selective enrollment high schools are in Chicago? Hint: You might find the answer here. We’ll reveal it tomorrow ✨
What's CITY Talking About?
Where Guns Used in Crimes Come From
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives traced the origins of more than 15,000 guns recovered from crimes statewide last year. The bureau found nearly half came from Illinois gun shops, while others poured in from Midwestern and Southern states with less strict gun laws. [Block Club]
- Just how strict are Illinois’ gun laws? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Far South Side Migrant Shelter Approved
After the proposal was amended so the vacant Jewel and parking lot at 115th and Halsted could only be used to shelter migrants for one year, the City Council approved the plan. [WTTW]
More Michelin Stars
Smyth in Fulton Market is now Chicago’s second three-star restaurant, after Lincoln Park’s Alinea. A total of 21 restaurants in the city earned stars in the coveted culinary recognition this week while a couple restaurants also lost stars. [Eater]
- Are Chicago’s most expensive restaurants even worth it? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Ravinia vs. Ravinia
The Ravinia Festival is suing Ravinia Brewing Company in north suburban Highland Park for trademark infringement. The two Ravinias had reached an agreement in 2018, but the festival now argues the brewery overstepped by opening a second location in Chicago. [Tribune 🔒]
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What To Do
CTA Budget Meeting in West Loop 🚆 Thursday | 6 p.m.
Members of the public can learn about and weigh in on the transit agency’s budget plan and projects over the next few years. [Free]
ChefsGiving in Streeterville 🧑🍳 Thursday | 6–10 p.m.
Venteux is hosting the four-course dinner and cocktails to benefit the Pilsen Food Pantry’s efforts to help new migrants. [$150]
Exhibit, Book Launch in Pilsen 🖼️ Friday | 6–9 p.m.
Take in 20 hand-painted portraits of local queer artists and activists of color at Chicago Art Department. [Free]
‘Jungle Book Reimagined’ Downtown 🐍 Thursday to Saturday | Varies
Go to the Harris Theater to see the interpretation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale. [$20+]
West Lawn Hot Chocolate Run ☕ Saturday | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bring kids ages 6 and up to run a mile in the park. [Free]
Today on City Cast
Chicago Library Card Perks
You can get more than books at the library: city attraction passes, flower seeds, study spaces, and more. Patrick Molloy is government and public affairs director for the Chicago Public Library, and Alejandra Santana manages the Manning branch on the Near West Side. They walk us through the perks.
That’s all we got today, friends. Meet you back here tomorrow 👋
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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