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💰 Your guide to cheap eats downtown
March 7, 2024
Rumor has it “The Bear” is currently filming TWO seasons. Now that I’m officially caught up on the hit FX show, I hope they film three more.
What's CITY Talking About?
Appeals Court: Bring Chicago Home Valid
Votes for the referendum will be counted on ballots, a state appellate court ruled Wednesday. The measure asks voters if the city should create a tiered real estate transfer tax to fund efforts to fight homelessness. [CBS Chicago]
- The decision reverses a lower court’s decision and delivers a major victory to Mayor Brandon Johnson. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Who is Running CTA’s Oversight Board?
How do Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker pick people for the transit agency’s board? They won’t dive into the specifics. Historically, people with political connections and clout have been appointed, including Daley operatives and even Cubs player Ernie Banks. [Block Club]
- Questions about the board's makeup come as the agency sets lofty service goals. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Chicago's Latest Endangered Buildings
The “All of Mankind” mural by William Walker at Stranger’s Home Missionary Baptist Church is among the seven buildings Preservation Chicago has put on its endangered list this year. [WTTW]
- Learn a few new terms to sound like a Chicago architecture expert. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Buddy Guy to Perform at Blues Fest
Mark your calendar for June 9: That’s when 87-year-old Buddy Guy will close out Blues Fest as part of his farewell tour. [WGN]
Chicago Birthday 101
This week, Chicago celebrated its 187th birthday, and residents gathered in McKinley Park to celebrate. But how do you make the most of your birthday in the city? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
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
Friday, March 8
- Jurassic Quest starts 🦖 Navy Pier | Noon to 8 p.m. | $22+
- Spring Fling Throwback Dance Showcase | Pullman | 5:30–8 p.m. | Free
- Sondheim Tribute Revue opens 🎹 Evanston | 7:30 p.m. | $36+
- Queer Goth Prom 🖤 Hyde Park | 8 p.m. | $25+
- Halloween in March 🎃 Cicero | 9 p.m. | $30
- International Women’s Comedy Night 😆 Ravenswood | 9:30 p.m. | $12.50
Today on City Cast
How to Have the MOST Chicago Birthday
Whether you love your birthday or dread it, City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michelle Navarro share their favorite ways to celebrate in the city.
Speaking of bites around town, check out this limited-time menu at Roka Akor in Skokie inspired by the nearby immersive Titanic exhibit. Fresh oysters? Korean-spiced lamb chops? I’ll never let go 🛥️
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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