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🗳️ Why Illinois can't kick Trump off ballot
March 5, 2024
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Trump to Stay on Illinois Ballot
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states like Illinois don’t have the authority to remove the former president from the ballot under the 14th Amendment. The higher court reversed a Colorado Supreme Court decision in December, which a Cook County judge relied heavily on in her ruling last week. [Sun-Times, WBEZ]
Buckle Up: Kennedy Construction Returns
The Kennedy Expressway project is set to begin again Monday thanks to the warm weather. This time, lanes before the Edens Expressway junction to Ohio Street will see reductions. [Block Club]
- Stuck in traffic? We have a playlist for that. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
The Spire Site is ~Finally~ Getting Filled
Streeterville was once set to be home to the world’s second-tallest building. But because of the 2008 financial crisis, the Spire was never built, and a massive hole had been left in its place for almost two decades. Construction began at the site last week for a two-tower residential development. [NBC Chicago]
Chicago No. 1 for Bachelorettes
Forget your trips to Nashville or Vegas — Chicago has been ranked the best bachelorette destination based on the cost of a midrange hotel room, inexpensive meal, taxi fare, and cocktails. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Tuesday, March 5
- Caregiver Sex Ed Workshop 🐝 Evanston | 6–8 p.m. | Free
- She Became Fundraiser | Near North Side | 6–9 p.m. | Varies
Wednesday, March 6
- Community Resource Fair 🗓️ Washington Heights | Noon to 2 p.m. | Free
- “So Fetch: The Making of Mean Girls” Author Talk 🩷 The Loop | 6 p.m. | $8+
- Midwest Curated 🎨 Hyde Park | 7 p.m. | $12+
Thursday, March 7
- Politico Playbook 🗳️ The Hideout | 6 p.m. | $12
- “Jane Eyre” Reading 🎭 Forest Park | 7–9 p.m. | $15+
- El Open Mic en Español 🗣️ Pilsen | 8–10 p.m. | Varies
Today on City Cast
Is the CTA Dreaming Too Big?
The City Cast Chicago team discusses whether the CTA president’s lofty goals are reachable, how to manage climate anxiety, and why Chicago was named the best bachelorette destination.
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