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March 21, 2024
It’s that time of the year: I’m staring at the Jackson Park cherry blossom watch waiting to see when the flowers will start to bloom 🌸
What's CITY Talking About?
Preliminary Election Maps
While we’re waiting on more results to drop, see how your neighborhood voted for president and on the Bring Chicago Home referendum based on initial results. [Block Club, Sun-Times/WBEZ]
- Catch up on what happened on election night. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
CPS’ Bilingual Investments
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez announced at an event Tuesday the district would expand dual language programs as nearly 6,000 migrant students entered the district. While the CPS leader touted investments in bilingual education, advocates say more money is needed. [WBEZ]
Is Promontory Point in Trouble? Again?
The popular South Side lakefront park was designated a city landmark last year. But in February, Chicago’s transportation department put out a request for a proposal to construct a new Promontory Point, raising alarm among preservationists. [Reader]
What To Do
Thursday, March 21
- Grown Folks Stories 🗣️ Hyde Park | 7–10 p.m. | $10
Friday, March 22
- Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Finals 💘 Bridgeport | 6–9 p.m. | $10+
- Flashlight Egg Hunt 🥚 Near West Side | 8–9:30 p.m. | $2
- We Love Soul Anniversary Party 🎶 Bronzeville | 10 p.m. | $10
- Insidewalk Sale starts 🛍️ Andersonville | Varies | Varies
- West Town Restaurant Week starts 🍽️ West Town | Varies | Varies
Today on City Cast
Why Chicago’s the Center of Sneaker Culture
With March Madness upon us, we are revisiting a place where basketball meets fashion: a sneaker museum. City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran visited Sneakerhead University and talked with owner Shay Belvin about Chicago’s place in sneaker history.
Off to fill out my March Madness brackets for our City Cast league! If you have a strategy, send me an email. Filling out brackets based on mascots, school colors, and vibes has yielded mixed results for me in the past.
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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