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March 6, 2024
Chi cinephiles, celebrate the Oscars Sunday! After you watch films nominated for best picture at an AMC and see nominated shorts at the Music Box Theatre in Lakeview, attend a watch party!
- 🥂 Sip on bubbly with movie buffs at Tony’s Rooftop in Fulton Market.
- đź‘ Walk the red carpet and play trivia at Logan Theatre in Logan Square.
What's CITY Talking About?
Man Convicted in Ella French Murder Trial
In a matter of hours Tuesday, a jury found a 23-year-old man guilty of killing Chicago police officer Ella French at an Englewood traffic stop in 2021. [WTTW]
Lurie Children’s Hospital Systems Slowly Return
The Streeterville hospital has restored its electronic health record platform more than a month after a cyberattack. MyChart is still down. [ABC7]
- Here’s what we know about the cyberattack. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Museum Coming to Board of Trade
Real estate firm R2 will build a museum on the ground floor of the 44-story building in the Loop. It’s one of the latest efforts to bring foot traffic back to LaSalle Street. [Crain’s 🔒]
How Much Does a Chicago Wedding Cost?
Want to get hitched in the Windy City? The average Chicago wedding cost about $56,000 in 2023, the second-most expensive in the country, according to the Knot. Local couples are sharing how they’re saving — from considering nontraditional venues to serving pizza. [Sun-Times]
- At least we know Chicago is budget friendly for bachelorette parties! [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
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
How the Jibarito Represents Puerto Rican Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker announced $3 million for preservation efforts in seven Chicago neighborhoods, including Paseo Boricua in Humboldt Park. That’s why we’re revisiting our jibarito taste test with Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Velez.
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