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đź‘€ Pritzker vs. Johnson
December 5, 2023
Where are we drinking hot chocolate, Chicago? Reader Darren M. is asking, and I need a pick-me-up to make winter sweeter. Email us!
What's CITY Talking About?
Johnson vs. Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker temporarily paused construction Monday on a migrant base camp in Brighton Park following an environmental assessment that showed dangerous contaminants in the area. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Swift Mansion Fire Aftermath
Chicago police have opened an arson investigation after fire broke out at the historic Bronzeville mansion Sunday. [NBC Chicago]
Logan Square’s The Freeze Sold
Longtime owner Tony Zarcone is hopeful the next owner will continue to sell ice cream at the neighborhood shack, but no promises were made after the sale last month. [Block Club]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Dec. 5
- Last First Tuesday đź’¬ Albany Park | 5 p.m. | Free
- Teen Chess Workshop ♟️ Humboldt Park | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Free
- “Christmas With C.S. Lewis” Opens 🎄 Streeterville | 7:30 p.m. | $34+
Wednesday, Dec. 6
- Yoga With DuShaun 🪷 Garfield Park | 6 p.m. | $5
- Toy Drive 🪀 Cicero | 6 p.m. | Free entry
- Wine Down Wednesday 🍷 Brighton Park | 7 p.m. | $20
Thursday, Dec. 7
- One of a Kind Show Starts 🛍️ River North | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | $15
- City Bureau Fundraiser 🪷 Back of the Yards | 6–9 p.m. | $20+ donation
- Cirque du Soleil’s “Twas the Night Before…” 🎪 The Loop | 8 p.m. | $36+
Today on City Cast
Brighton Park Camp Confusion Cont.
While the city says the site will be safe with remediation, state officials and neighbors have questions. Plus, what’s the best Christkindlmarket mug? How did we do on a constitution quiz for Illinois eighth graders?
Now off to hunt for vintage Chicago holiday cards …
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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