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March 1, 2024
Wondering how to celebrate Chicago’s 187th birthday this weekend? So did reader Olivia W. You could smash the $187 hot dog from the Pendry. OR you could scroll down for free celebrations.
What's CITY Talking About?
Trump On or Off Illinois Ballot?
On Thursday, the former president appealed a Cook County judge’s ruling to remove him from the Illinois primary ballot for his role in the 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. That makes Illinois the third state to say Trump is ineligible to run for president. [Patch]
- The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments earlier this month after Colorado ruled in December to kick Trump off the ballot. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
More Chaotic Weather Cont.
Chicagoans can expect a sunny weekend almost in the 70s. It comes after days of unseasonably warm weather, tornadoes, hail, and a drop in temperatures. [Block Club]
- Climate-aware therapists are helping Chicagoans deal with their ecological distress. [Hey Chicago 💻]
Cops Out of Schools
The Chicago Board of Education voted last week to end Chicago Public Schools’ $10.3 million school resource officer program. High schools have been directed to remove uniformed police officers before the next school year begins. The decision comes after years of advocacy. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
This Week’s Must-Read
Did 1st Ward Ald. Daniel La Spata jump the gun when he said earlier this month the city’s public restroom pilot program was ready to launch? [Axios]
- Why does Chicago have so few public restrooms? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
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
Saturday, March 2
- Judicial Guide Launch Party ⚖️ Uptown | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Free
- Black Cultural Harvest 🤎 Old Town | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free
- “Skunk & Badger” opens 🦨 Rogers Park | 11 a.m., 1 p.m. | $15+
- Pop Cats starts 😻 Ravenswood | 11 a.m. to 5 pm. | $15+
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade 🇮🇪 Forest Park | 1 p.m. | Free
- Octavia Butler Read-a-thon 📚 Hyde Park | Noon to 3 p.m. | Free
- Wellbeing in South Asian Community ☀️ South Loop | 3–4 p.m. | Free
- Brewsology Beer Festival 🍺 Museum of Science & Industry | 6–11 p.m. | $55+
- Thalia Hall Skate Night 🛼 Pilsen | 8 p.m. | $25
Sunday, March 3
- Meditation for Kids 🪷 Oak Park | 10 a.m. | $5+
- Slime Making 💚 Back of the Yards | 11 a.m. | $20
- Pulaski Day Celebrations start 🇵🇱 Tinley Park | 11 a.m. | Varies
- Writers’ Workshop 🖊️ Englewood | 2–3 p.m. | Free
- Trinity Irish Dance Company 🇮🇪 The Loop | 3 p.m. | $25
- Pulaski Day Banquet 🇵🇱 Garfield Ridge | 3 p.m. | $55
- Dulcé Sloan Book Signing 📖 Andersonville | 5–6:30 p.m. | $5+
Monday, March 4
- Chicago’s 187th Birthday 🎂 Chicago Architecture Center | Noon | Free
- Computer Basics 💻 North Lawndale | 1–2:30 p.m. | Free
- Chicago’s Birthday Party 🎈 “The City’s Geographic Center” in McKinley Park | 6–7 p.m. | Free
- Crazy Bingo 🔢 Logan Square | 7 p.m. | Free
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