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❌ Why you can’t vote ‘uncommitted’ in Illinois

March 12, 2024

Wonder how Chicago got the 312 area code? This 312 Day, let local historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas tell you ☎️

What's CITY Talking About?

Two More Measles Cases at Pilsen Migrant Shelter

Two adults tested positive Monday after cases were confirmed in two children over the weekend. Public health officials are working to inoculate unvaccinated residents in the quarantined shelter. [Tribune 🔒]

Bears Scrap Arlington Heights Dream

The team said it’d put $2 billion of private money into building a publicly owned domed stadium at Museum Campus after years of exploring other options in nearby suburbs. [Sun-Times]

CTA Union Boss Eyes NYC Bag Checks

The head of the city’s largest union of transit workers said he’d welcome members of the Illinois National Guard members to do bag checks on Chicago trains and buses after New York City deployed troops on its city’s subway system last week. [CBS Chicago]

A City Cast Chicago podcast player leads to an episode titled, "Congressional Rematch, School Board Election Plan, and Fantasy Fest Lineup"

Rumored Lollapalooza Lineup

Pitchfork announces its lineup Wednesday, Ravinia's is dropping Thursday, and Lollapalooza’s is expected to be out next week. The team cooks up our ideal Lolla lineup. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

New James Bond Exhibit

A new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry dives into the science of the gadgets and gizmos from the hit franchise. [Axios]

What To Do

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Today on City Cast

A crowd at Lollapalooza
Which artist would you brave the Lollapalooza crowd for? (Scott Legato / Getty)

Dream Lollapalooza Lineup

The City Cast Chicago podcast team discusses Chicago’s long-awaited elected school board, the 7th Congressional District race, and music festival lineups.

A City Cast Chicago podcast player leads to an episode titled, "Congressional Rematch, School Board Election Plan, and Fantasy Fest Lineup"

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