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🍷 Is Chicago a wine city?
April 17, 2024
What book should I read next? I’m trying to read more this year and need help. Send recs for fiction, memoirs, or anything that you couldn’t put down. Wish there was an adult version of Big Star’s kids-eat-free reading challenge 😔
What's CITY Talking About?
Teachers Union Releases Contract Demands
With the existing contract set to expire in June, staffing improvements and housing assistance are among Chicago Teachers Union’s new contract demands. Previous contract negotiations between the city and union have been contentious and resulted in strikes. But Mayor Brandon Johnson is a former teacher and CTU organizer. [WTTW]
Oberweis Dairy Bankruptcy, Layoffs
The North Aurora-based company is set to lay off almost 130 employees in June. The news comes days after Oberweis filed for bankruptcy and reported more than $4 million in debt. [Crain’s 🔒]
- Here’s what you should know about the law that could help you see layoffs coming. [Hey Chicago 💻]
Your Chicago Wine Guide
Whether you know your grapes or have zero knowledge of wine, Chicago has no shortage of places serving a good glass of vino. One local wine expert brings us up to speed. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Wednesday, April 17
- Mr. Windy City Leather Contest 🖤 Uptown | 7 p.m. | $10
- The Trial of Pericles ⚖️ Harris Theater | 7 p.m. | $100
- Alvin Ailey Dance Theater returns 💃 Auditorium Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | $40+
- One Earth Film Fest starts 🌏 Chicagoland | Varies | Free unless indicated otherwise
Thursday, April 18
- Skate Meetup 🛼 Garfield Park | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Free
- Wild Mile S’mores Party 🍫 Goose Island | 6–7:30 p.m. | Free
- Grown Folks Stories 🎤 Hyde Park | 7–9 p.m. | $10
Friday, April 19
- Nicolas Cage Film Fest starts 🎥 Lincoln Square | 5–10 p.m. | $10+
- Fashion Show 👕 West Englewood | 6–8:30 p.m. | $10
- “Barefoot in the Park” opens 🎭 Lincoln Park | 7:30 p.m. | $30
Today on City Cast
Chicago Wine 101
Where can Chicagoans go for the best wine selection? Which spots are beginner-friendly? Wine expert Chasity Cooper is out with a new book “Wine Convo Generator.”
Happy “The Tortured Poets Department” album release week, Swifties! How are you celebrating?
- Scanning this mysterious QR code on a River North billboard?
- Dancing the weekend away at Scarlet in Northalsted?
- Scrolling TikTok for song-by-song analysis?
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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