City Cast Chicago
💰 Will Trump Tower cost former prez $100M?
May 14, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Will Stephen Colbert be featured in a local informational video about cicadas? We hope so — it’s a crossover we didn’t even know we needed.
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In Corruption News …
A new report sheds light on an IRS audit of Donald Trump and his eponymous Chicago tower that could cost the former president $100 million. Plus, a former Loretto Hospital executive has been charged with helping to embezzle money from the West Side hospital during the COVID-19 crisis. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Campaign to Fire CTA Prez Heats Up
Nearly 20 alders are backing a resolution to remove controversial CTA President Dorval Carter. The resolution will be introduced at a City Council meeting next week. [Fox32]
- Mayor Brandon Johnson said he doesn’t talk about personnel issues publicly. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Logan Square Farmers Market → Summer Fest?
With more non-food vendors at the popular farmers market, some wonder if organizers are more caught up with creating a summer festival vibe than supporting local farmers and food vendors. [Eater]
- Whichever farmers market you go to, don’t make these mistakes. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Tuesday, May 14
- Mending & Mojitos 🪡 The Loop | 5–8 p.m. | $15
- Chicago Song Slam Competition 🎤 Hyde Park | 7–10 p.m. | $25
Wednesday, May 15
- Yoga Flow 🪷 Garfield Park | 6–6:45 p.m. | Free
- Sketch-a-Bun 🐇 Lakeview | 7–8 p.m. | $10
- Authors Sarah Langan & Gillian Flynn 📖 The Loop | 7–8 p.m. | Free
Thursday, May 16
- Cardio Tennis Pop-Up 🎾 Rainbow Beach | 6–7 p.m. | Free
- RIDE concert 🎼 Wrigleyville | 7:30 p.m. | $35+
Today on City Cast
Inside Loretto Embezzlement Charges
The City Cast Chicago team discusses a former West Side hospital executive’s legal woes, why Trump Tower could cost the former president $100 million, and the hype around the new Bears quarterback.
Ask and you shall receive: Reader Brendan sent in some pics of the northern lights in Rogers Park after we missed it over the weekend. How is my FOMO getting worse?
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