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😬 Avoid these Chicago farmers markets mistakes
May 8, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Are any Chicagoans on Drake’s side? Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to be the latest to declare his allegiance to Kendrick Lamar as the two rappers beef and release diss tracks. A friend of the pod told us he has been waiting for Drizzy’s downfall for years.

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Police Clear University of Chicago Encampment
University police began clearing pro-Palestinian protesters from the school’s main quad early Tuesday. It was the ninth day of the encampment. [The Chicago Maroon]
- Catch up on student-led protests that have unfolded at universities across Chicago. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Will Mayor Reverse Downtown Curfew?
Two years ago, then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot banned unaccompanied minors in Millennium Park after 6 p.m. on summer weekends. But a park group is asking the city to end that policy. Mayor Brandon Johnson said the curfew didn’t align with his vision, but did not commit to ending it. [Block Club]
- Hear how the curfew has affected young people. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What to Do (And Not Do) at Chicago Farmers Markets
Soon, you’ll be able to get fancy honey, artisanal bread, and fresh produce at farmers markets across the city. But don’t make the same mistakes as some of the City Cast Chicago team — like forgetting to check when the market closes. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]


What To Do
Wednesday, May 8
- Adult Zumba Class 🎶 Austin | 3–3:45 p.m. | Free
- Gunna concert 🎤 Uptown | 6:45 p.m. | $100+
Thursday, May 9
- Sox vs. Guardians ⚾ Bridgeport | 6:40 p.m. | $7+
Friday, May 10
- Mother’s Day Family Fun Fest starts 🎉 Bridgeview | 4 p.m. | $13.50+
- Mother’s Day Tea Party ☕ Union Park | 4–6 p.m. | Free
- Outdoor Cooking 🔥 Oak Forest | 5:30 p.m. | Free
- “Native Son” opens 🎭 Rogers Park | 7:30 p.m. | $25+
- Pre–Mother’s Day Relief Walk, Lantern Release ❤️🩹 Oakland | 7–9 p.m. | Free

Today on City Cast

Your Guide to Chicago Farmers Markets
As farmers markets begin to open for the season, City Cast Chicago executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran shared their tips for navigating the markets in the city.

Speaking of farmers markets, are you headed to the “horny” one when it reopens Sunday?
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