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May 9, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Met Gala looks are still all over my feed: Sky rookie Angel Reese was at the star-studded event Monday and back winning at Wintrust Arena Tuesday. Talk about making the most of 24 hours!
What's CITY Talking About?
Will Friends of the Parks Sue the Bears?
Since the Bears unveiled their new stadium proposal last month, the group has said it’s “prepared to fight for the lakefront.” Friends of the Park has had success in the past: The group stopped George Lucas from building a museum on Soldier Field’s south parking lot. [Sun-Times]
Legendary Producer Steve Albini Dies
The 61-year-old died Tuesday after having a heart attack at his Avondale studio. Albini helped shape the sound of alternative rock music in the ‘80s and ‘90s, having worked with acts like Nirvana and PJ Harvey. [WGN]
Get Ready to Footwork This Summer
If Taylor Bennett’s new single “2 Much” is any indication, footwork is going to be a big part of Summertime Chi this year. Born on the West and South sides, footwork pairs fast-paced dancing with uniquely Chicago house and juke music. Here’s where you can find it today. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
- Plus, is stepping Chicago’s greatest dance? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
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
I think that the way that footwork shows up sonically and just through the movements is a reflection of what it looks like to be Black and to grow up in Chicago.
Why Chicago Footwork Should Be Celebrated
Parks will soon be flooded with Chicagoans learning different dances from swing to salsa. But what about footwork? ShaDawn Battle created the docuseries “Footwork Saved My Life” and shares what to know about the Chicago-born genre.
City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran will be honored tonight with Public Narrative’s Uplifting Voices Award. Could not be prouder of him!
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