❓ Will Evanston become Wrigleyville?

City Institutes 60-Day Shelter Limit for Migrants

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new policy went into effect last week: Newly arrived migrants will only be allowed to stay 60 days at the city’s shelters — except in extenuating circumstances such as a medical crisis or extreme cold. Fifty asylum-seekers who had been staying at the city’s shelters for over a year were given notice Friday, and 12,000 others were given week- or month-long extensions. [WBEZ]

What’s Happening in Illinois’ Youth Jails?

Most of Illinois’ 16 juvenile detention centers fail to meet minimum compliance standards. Recent audits found facilities are overusing confinement, conducting unnecessary strip searches, and failing to provide adequate education and mental health resources for detainees as young as 10. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

CTA Holiday Train Behind the Scenes

While the CTA holiday train will depart Friday for its 32nd season, riders should know it takes about three months and 62,500 lights to transform the rail car at the transit agency’s warehouse in Skokie. [Sun-Times]

• Want to ride the holiday train? It will start on the Green and Orange Lines this week before making its way on each of the other six lines over the next month [CTA]

Last Week’s Winner

Answer: The United Center is home to the Bulls, Blackhawks, and the bronze statue of Michael Jordan. Many of you guessed right, including Ayesha R., who submitted the next round of trivia.

This Week’s Clues

What is the name of this popular restaurant that closed a couple months ago? Guess here for a chance to pick the next round of trivia.

• Found on the 95th and 96th floors of one of Chicago’s tallest buildings.
• Opened in 1970 as the 95th Restaurant.
• Rebranded in the ‘90s.
• Many Chicagoans dined here for special occasions, from first dates to engagements.
• Views > food.

State of Illinois’ Youth Detention Centers

Injustice Watch’s Kelly Garcia has investigated conditions inside the Cook County facility, the state’s largest detention center, and shares why poor conditions persist across the state’s facilities.