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Trauma Support for Back of the Yards Mass Shooting

Canvassers were in the South Side neighborhood Monday to help residents in the aftermath of the Saturday night shooting that killed 9-year-old Ariana Molina and injured 10 others. [Block Club]

Latest Protest in Chicago

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the highway into O’Hare airport causing traffic delays Monday. The demonstration comes as other groups prepare to protest at this summer’s Democratic National Convention. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Meet the Sky’s Newest Players

The Sky used its No. 3 pick to snag South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso, fresh off an NCAA championship win. For its No. 7 pick, the team picked LSU forward Angel Reese, one of the most popular players in the game. [Tribune 🔒]

Correction: The Sky traded up for the No. 7 pick over the weekend. Monday’s newsletter reflected earlier draft picks.

Counting down the seconds until your favorite artists roll into town for summer music festivals? Get ready with shows at smaller venues this spring. Chicago Show Calendar founder and City Cast marketing director Caroline Patton has rounded up the ones on her radar.

Thaddeus Tukes

🗓️ Saturday

📍 The Promontory in Hyde Park

Thaddeus Tukes is no newbie to playing live jazz shows in Chicago, but his new musical alter ego VybeKat brings a twist to the genre.

TsuShiMaMiRe

🗓️ April 24

📍 The Empty Bottle in West Town

TsuShiMaMiRe is a harder, faster play on J-pop, aka Japanese pop, with silly lyrics and outrageous stage presence. Plus, you can always count on the Empty Bottle to find new artists.

MIKE

🗓️ April 25

📍 Metro in Wrigleyville

There is no one doing hip-hop music like MIKE. Between alternative beats and real lyrics about real life, his songs hit different.

The Budos Band

🗓️ May 17

📍 Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport

Since reopening in late 2023, the South Side venue backed by Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper has not disappointed in its eclectic lineup. The Budos Band is no exception to this roster.

Neil Young

🗓️ May 23

📍 Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

What better way to kick off the beginning of summer than with the outdoor amphitheater’s first show of the season! Neil Young doesn't need to be introduced, but it’s always worth it to see the legends live.

Why Chicago is Talking About Protests

The City Cast Chicago podcast team discussed a protest outside O’Hare Airport yesterday, more hopes for the CTA, and how to beat a bad day in in the city.