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December 13, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
More About Yellow Line Crash
In a preliminary report, federal transportation officials said the train operator knew the snowplow was on the tracks but not where. The Yellow Line is still out of service nearly a month after the crash. [NBC Chicago]
- Here’s what else to know about the crash. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Chicago’s Former Top Watchdog to Lead Civic Group
Starting Jan. 16, former Inspector General Joe Ferguson will be the new president of the Civic Federation after longtime president Laurence Msall died suddenly this year. [Sun-Times]
- After he retired as the city’s top watchdog in 2021, Ferguson reflected on his 12-year tenure and weighed in on whether Chicago is really more corrupt than other cities. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Is Chicago Snack Capital of the World?
From big brands like Nabisco, Kraft, and Kellogg to local ones like Garrett Popcorn and Jays Chips, how did Chicago become home to a lot of popular snacks? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
An Ode to Promontory Point
“Swimming Through” is a documentary short following three friends as they plunge into the lake every morning. [The New Yorker]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Dec. 13
- Legal Clinic ⚖️ Woodlawn | 4–6 p.m. | Free
- “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” Opens 🩰 The Loop | 7:30 p.m. | $31.50+
- Squash Winter Potluck 🍽️ Lincoln Square | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | $25
Thursday, Dec. 14
- Holiday Cocktail Party 🍸 Back of the Yards | 6–10 p.m. | $50
- Live Animal Show 🐾 North Lawndale | 10 a.m. | Free
Friday, Dec. 15
- Light Up Nights Starts 💡 Ravenswood | 5–9 p.m. | Free
- Rollin’ With Frosty ☃️ Streeterville | 6–8 p.m. | Free
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Today on City Cast
Don’t Sleep on Chicago Snacks
City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michelle Navarro talk about snacks the city has to offer, what their favorites were growing up, and if the new Vitner’s “original recipe” really tastes like the original.
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