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February 21, 2024
Is Chicago so romantic it makes you want to cry? City Cast Chicago executive producer Simone Alicea found some, uh, overlap between Chicago’s best places to cry and most romantic spots.
What's CITY Talking About?
Will Sox Get $1B Dollar Stadium?
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf was in Springfield Tuesday lobbying lawmakers for $1 billion in public funding for a new stadium at The 78 near South Loop. [NBC Chicago]
- How do Bridgeport neighbors feel about a potential Sox move? [Block Club Chicago]
- What would the new Sox stadium look like? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Early Voting Downtown Resumes
Two downtown sites will reopen today after a Cook County circuit judge candidate was removed from the ballot last week. [WTTW]
- Check out other ways to vote. [Hey Chicago 🎧]
Illinois Increasing Solar Energy
Illinois ranks ninth in rapid growth of rooftop solar panels. But the rest of the region is lacking big time: No other Midwest state cracked the top 10. [Tribune 🔒]
Finding Chicago’s Best Speakeasies
What if some of Chicago's best bars and restaurants are actually hidden inside other businesses? Here are some local speakeasies and supper clubs to explore. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Wednesday, Feb. 21
- Ayodele Drum & Dance Performance 🪘 Museum Campus | 11:30 a.m. | Included with admission
- The Publican’s Shuck Off 🦪 Fulton Market | 4–9 p.m. | Join waitlist
- Soul Food & House Music 🕺 Garfield Park | 5–7 p.m. | Free
Thursday, Feb. 22
- DSLR Camera Certification 📷 Douglas | 3:30 p.m. | Free
- Emmett Till Movie Screening 🎦 Highland Park | 7 p.m. | $20
- “Extraordinaire!” Magic Show opens 🪄 Rogers Park | 7:30 p.m. | $30
Today on City Cast
Where Are Chicago’s Speakeasies?
The Infatuation’s food critics Adrian Kane and John Ringor share their favorite speakeasies, supper clubs, and a few not-so-secret Chicago restaurants.
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Who else is torn between feeling happy to finally see sunshine and anxious over what could be Chicago’s warmest February on record?
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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