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November 14, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
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Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige has been appointed as the next commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health by Mayor Brandon Johnson. If confirmed by City Council, the former New York health official would be the first Black woman to permanently lead the city’s public health department. [CBS Chicago]
What’s ShotSpotter’s Future in Chicago?
Mayor Brandon Johnson campaigned on ending the city’s contract with the controversial gunshot-detection technology. But ShotSpotter’s CEO says it’s included in the city’s 2024 spending plan, which is up for a City Council vote Wednesday. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Advocating for Broader Work Permit Access
After a new pilot program rolled out last week to help migrants apply for work permits, Chicago activists are in D.C. to push for permits for longtime undocumented immigrants. [WTTW]
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What To Do
Red, Purple Line Virtual Meetings 🚆 Tuesday, Thursday | 6 p.m.
Hear about the next phases of the CTA’s Red and Purple Line Modernization Program. [Free]
Truffle Making in Ravenswood 🍬 Wednesday | 6:30 p.m.
Learn to make chocolate truffles with spirits from Koval Distillery. [$60]
Performance in Englewood 🌹 Friday | 5–7 p.m.
See “At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen” at Hamilton Park, a show that explores Blackness, Southern queerness, and the art of drag. [Free]
Humboldt Park Sober(ish) Book Club 📖 Friday | 7–9:15 p.m.
Bendición Dry Bar is hosting a book club to discuss bell hooks’ “all about love.” [Free]
Today on City Cast
ShotSpotter’s Future = Mixed Signals From City Hall?
The City Cast Chicago podcast team discusses how ShotSpotter will be included in next year’s budget, potential name changes for Chicago birds, and local Thanksgiving meal deals.
I leave you with Chicago music news: Bronzeville native Noname returned to NPR’s Tiny Desk, and a concrete pillar in the river has become a popping concert venue.
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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