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December 19, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
Child Staying in Migrant Shelter Dies
A 5-year-old boy died Sunday at Comer’s Children Hospital after falling ill at a crowded Pilsen shelter where migrants and advocates have complained about unsanitary conditions. [Sun-Times]
Columbia College Adjuncts Reach Tentative Deal
Details were not immediately available about the deal that would end the longest work stoppage for adjunct faculty in higher education. Part-time faculty were pushing for more job security, especially after Columbia College eliminated more than 50 fall-term class sections shortly before the school year started. [WTTW]
- It’s been chaotic for students and staff at the downtown college. [🎧 City Cast Chicago]
Dreaming of a Warm Christmas?
With 50-degree highs forecasted for Christmas Eve and Christmas, Chicago will be running about 15 degrees above normal, the National Weather Service said. Personally, I’d prefer snow to the clouds 🤷♀️ [Block Club]
What To Do
Tuesday, Dec. 19
- Kwanzaa With Mama Edie 🕯️ Austin | 10 a.m. | Free
- Cookies With Santa 🍪 Clearing | 11 a.m. | $10
Wednesday, Dec. 20
- Winter Solstice Sunrise Concerts Start 🌅 Lakeview | 6 a.m. | $37
- Yoga 🧘 Uptown | 5–6 p.m. | Free
- “Solo: A Show About Friendship” Opens 🎤 Wicker Park | 8 p.m. | $41
Thursday, Dec. 21
- Winter Solstice Potluck ❄️ South Holland | 2–4 p.m. | Free
- Skate Meetup 🛼 Garfield Park | 5:30–8 p.m. | Free
- Skip the Small Talk 💬 Logan Square | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | $15
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Today on City Cast
Your Last-Minute Chicago Gift Guide
There is a lot of pressure to find the perfect gift for all your loved ones — including parents, friends, romantic partners, and the kids in your life. The City Cast Chicago team shares their favorite shops around the city.
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— Simone Alicea
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