City Cast Chicago
❓ What new Illinois laws are in effect?
January 2, 2024
What’s your New Year’s resolution? Are you trying to eat more plant-based? Explore new neighborhoods? Travel more? Tell us, and we might share your answer here.
What's CITY Talking About?
Another Plane of Migrants
A plane carrying 350 migrants landed in Rockford Sunday. The new arrivals were then bused to Chicago’s landing zone in West Loop. It was the second time in two weeks Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed a private plane to the Chicago area, according to local officials. [CBS Chicago]
Get Your COVID, Flu Shots
With the flu and COVID-19 sending more people to the hospital and a seasonal uptick in RSV, health officials are advising residents to get their vaccines. [Sun-Times]
DePaul Basketball Coach Joey Meyer Dead
In 13 seasons, Meyer led the Blue Demons to seven NCAA tournament appearances. He died Friday at age 74 in Hinsdale, according to DePaul. [AP]
Free Park District Gym Access This Week
Focusing on health in 2024? Exercise at any of the Park District’s 71 fitness centers across the city for free through Sunday. [Block Club]
Vote by Mail Apps Open
The March 19 presidential primary is more than two months away, but Chicago voters can request mail-in ballots now. Ballots will start shipping in early February. [Chicago Board of Elections]
Introducing Chicago-Style Croissants
Run, don’t walk to Daisies: The Logan Square eatery is selling Chicago-style croissants starting today. The Wiener’s Circle helped dream up the dish. [FOX32]
- Another Chicago food combination for the books! [Hey Chicago 💻]
What To Do
Tuesday, Jan. 2
- Resolution Walk 👟 South Holland | 11 a.m. | Free
- Beginners Swing Dance Class 🕺 Bucktown | 7–7:45 p.m. | $25
Wednesday, Jan. 3
- Winter Exploration Day ❄️ Dan Ryan Woods | 11 a.m. | Free
- Art After Dark 🎨 Garfield Park | 4–7 p.m. | Free
- All Things Taylor & Ariana 🎤 Northalsted | 9 p.m. | Varies
Thursday, Jan. 4
- Tight Ship Comedy Show 😆 South Loop| 7:30 p.m. | Free
- Young Playwrights Festival Starts 🎭 West Town | 7 p.m. | $30
Today on City Cast
Your Guide to January in Chicago
The City Cast Chicago team is here to help you start off your new year right with recommendations on how to stay warm, Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, and Chicago Restaurant Week.
Remember Hey Chicago and City Cast Chicago is up for the Reader’s best local newsletter and podcast — give us a vote today!
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
Free · Daily