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❄️ Is more cold, snow coming?
January 17, 2024
Happy frozen pants season! This TikTok came across my feed after reader Erin V. reminded me of when frozen trousers were used as dibs. Only in Chicago …
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Another Cold Weekend Ahead
Stay bundled, Chicago: An arctic blast is supposed to hit yet again Thursday and last through Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Snow could also be in the forecast. [WTTW]
Red Stars Have Highest-Paid Player in NWSL
Details around Mallory Swanson’s five-year deal to stay with the soccer team have not been disclosed, but it surpasses Houston Dash forward María Sánchez’s $1.5 million, three-year contract. [Tribune 🔒]
Happy Muhammad Ali Day
Learn how integral Chicago was to the story of the iconic boxer and activist, from his introduction to the Nation of Islam to growing his family. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Wednesday, Jan. 17
- Creative Sustainability Workshop ♻️ River Forest | 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Free
- Yoga 🪷 Garfield Park | 6 p.m. | $5
- Calling the Coven 🪄 Rogers Park | 8–9:30 p.m. | $10
- Tomorrow Never Knows Fest starts 🎶 North Side | Varies | Varies
Thursday, Jan. 18
- Puppet Fest starts 🎭 Citywide | Varies | Varies
- Strategic Plan Town Hall 🌳 McKinley Park | 5–7 p.m. | Free
- Immersive Sound Experience 👂 The Loop | 6:30 p.m. | $35+
Friday, Jan. 19
- Chicago Restaurant Week starts 🤤 Citywide | Varies | Varies
- “Beauty and the Beast” opens 🌹 Beverly | 10:30 a.m. | $18+
- Project Onward Annual Clearance Sale 🖼️ Bridgeport | 6 p.m. | Varies
- Mick Jenkins 🎤 River North | 7 p.m. | $35+
- “A Love Supreme: Norman Teague” opening 🎷 Elmhurst | 7–9 p.m. | $23
Today on City Cast
What Are Chicago’s Best Hometown Bites?
Ahead of Chicago Restaurant Week, we talk about the city’s lesser-known dishes like sweet steaks and jibaritos. Food writers Monica Eng and David Hammond share history, recipes, and more.
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