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April 8, 2024
Happy Eclipse Day! Staying in Chicago? Catch the partial eclipse at these spots around town. Going to Carbondale? Send us a picture — we have FOMO!
What's CITY Talking About?
Could a Gary Lawsuit About Guns Affect Chicago?
Chicago’s recent lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock is similar to one in Gary: The Northwest Indiana town has been trying to hold gunmakers accountable for illegal gun sales for 25 years. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Black, Latino Drivers Targeted in Traffic Stops
Chicago police made more than 537,000 traffic stops last year, and most of the drivers they pulled over were Black or Latino, according to a new report from nonprofit Impact for Equity. [WTTW]
Local Arab Americans on New Racial Category
Chicagoans of Middle Eastern or North African descent will soon be able to identify as such on government forms and in the next census after the federal government announced this racial category addition. Local Arab American leaders say the change will improve resources and eventually help the community attain more political power. [Sun-Times]
An Ode to Vocalo Radio
Music from popular artists such as Chance the Rapper, Jamila Woods, and Saba were first on airwaves thanks to Vocalo. The popular radio station is ending its broadcast on May 1 after cuts at Chicago Public Media last week. [Block Club]
Where Is It?
Last Week’s Winner
Answer: The Cancer Survivors’ Garden in Maggie Daley Park. Derek W. was our random winner!
This Week’s Clues
What is the name of this Near West Side performance venue? Guess here for a chance to pick the next round of trivia.
- This Episcopal church was built in 1885.
- Architecturally speaking, it was designed in a Richardsonian Romanesque style.
- Current owners David Chase and Kimberly Rachal got married at the then-church in 1996.
- The couple then bought the church and transformed it into a performance venue and event space.
- City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran has performed at The Moth at this venue!
What To Do
Monday, April 8
- Solar Eclipse 🌘 Museum of Science & Industry | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Included in museum entry
- Eclipse Encounter 🌒 Adler Planetarium | 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Free
- Partial Eclipse at the Park 🌗 Pullman | 1–3 p.m. | Free
- Solar Eclipse Viewing 🌓 River Forest | 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Free
- Wines of Portugal Tasting 🍷 Lincoln Park | 6–8 p.m. | $10+
Tuesday, April 9
- City Bureau Social Hour 🫂 Bronzeville | 6–7:30 p.m. | Free
- April Trivia Night ❓ Forest Park | 7–10 p.m. | $10
Today on City Cast
There are no gun retailers in Chicago. You can buy one from a private seller, but not in the actual city from a licensed dealer. That's really what's at issue here.
Gary Has Been Trying To Sue Gunmakers for 25 Years
It has been more than two decades since the mayor of Gary, Indiana, filed a lawsuit against some of the country’s biggest gun manufacturers and lobbyists. ProPublica’s Vernal Coleman shares why the case has remained in limbo and what Chicago can learn.
Speaking of Carbondale, some conspiracy theorists are worried the eclipse will bring disaster downstate 👀
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editors Michelle Navarro and Lizzie Goldsmith!
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