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🌎 Climate change freaking you out?
February 29, 2024
If the weather has been making you nervous, you’re not alone. There are a growing number of therapists specializing in eco-grief counseling. One sat down with Hey Chicago and gave tips on how to deal with climate anxiety.
What's CITY Talking About?
CTA’s Lofty Goals
CTA President Dorval Carter is dreaming big: He promised to return ridership on the city’s buses and trains to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, wants 2 million people to ride the transit system every day, and hopes the CTA will rival transit systems in Europe. [Block Club]
ShotSpotter Extension Cost
The city decided to use the controversial gunshot detection technology for an additional nine months, which will cost Chicago taxpayers another $4.2 million. [WTTW]
- Mayor Brandon Johnson decided earlier this month not to renew the full contract. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Pitchfork Festival Tickets on Sale
Be by your phone or laptop at 10 a.m. to score one- or three-day tickets for the summer music fest in Union Park. [Pitchfork]
Leap Day Deals
Want to brunch for less at Wake ‘n Bacon? How about going to the Art Institute or Shedd Aquarium for free? Check out more deals and freebies around town to celebrate the extra day. [NBC Chicago]
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What To Do
Thursday, Feb. 29
- The Young Masters 🎤 Englewood | 4–6 p.m. | Free
- Leap Day Lip Sync Happy Hour 🗓️ Bucktown | 7 p.m. | Varies
Friday, March 1
- Leprechaun Craft ☘️ East Side | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free
- March Mom’s Brunch 🩷 Palos Heights | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | $20
- Climate Café 🌎 Lincoln Park | 4:30–6 p.m. | Free
- North Side Restaurant Week starts 🍽️ North Side | Varies | Varies
- Greektown Restaurant Week starts 🇬🇷 Greektown | Varies | Varies
Today on City Cast
What to Do in Chicago in March
The third month of the year sure is busy in the city between St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the election, CPS spring break, Women’s History Month, and more. Luckily, the City Cast Chicago podcast team is here to help you make the most of March.
Chicago weather gave Tom Skilling a dramatic exit as the beloved WGN meteorologist officially retired.
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editors Michelle Navarro and Simone Alicea!
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