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🪑 Your guide to Chicago dibs
January 9, 2024
With a couple of inches of snow expected, dibs are coming out. But how do you feel about the tradition? And what’s the weirdest dibs you’ve ever seen? Tell us, and keep scrolling for a quick guide to Chicago dibs.
What's CITY Talking About?
Will One of Chicago’s Biggest Employers Leave?
United Airlines is investing in thousands of corporate jobs and building a flight training center in Denver, refueling old fears that the airline will relocate its headquarters. [Crain’s 🔒]
Free Museum Days in 2024
Bookmark this link: Here’s a list of Chicagoland museums and zoos offering free admission days all year long. [WTTW]
‘The Bear’ Golden Globe Wins
The hit FX show took home three Golden Globes Sunday including for best TV musical or comedy series. Stars Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White also picked up awards for best actress and actor in the same category. [Eater]
- Turns out the perfect Italian beef isn't the only thing that has mouths watering: Thirst over White’s new Calvin Klein ad like the rest of the internet. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Tuesday, Jan. 9
- MLK Biographer Convo 📕 The Loop | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | Free
- Trivia Night ❓ Forest Park | 7–10 p.m. | $12
Wednesday, Jan. 10
- Animal Olympics Trail 👟 Near Western Springs | 10 a.m. to Noon | Free
- Chicago Boat Show Starts 🛥️ Near South Side | 2–8 p.m. | $13+
- We Are All Refugees 🌍 Uptown | 6:30–8 p.m. | Donation suggested
Thursday, Jan. 11
- Senior Food Delivery Volunteer 🍏 Varies | 9 a.m. to Noon | Free
- Wonderverse ✨ Oak Brook | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Free entry
- Singo and Ready to Mingo 🫂 Wrigleyville | 7 p.m. | $10
Today on City Cast
What is a Bribe?
City Cast Chicago executive producer Simone Alicea and producer Michelle Navarro discuss how a U.S. Supreme Court case could affect corruption trials locally, dibs protocols, and Chicago board games.
Chicago Theatre Week tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today! See musicals, improv, and more for $30 or less. Or if you want to see free shows year-round, consider becoming a Saint.
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