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🇵🇸 DePaul encampment cleared
May 17, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
It’s Friday, so you know what that means: our weekly news quiz!
What's CITY Talking About?
Police Raid DePaul Encampment
Chicago police cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment at DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus early Thursday. Up for 17 days, it was the longest-running encampment among Chicago colleges. [The DePaulia]
Why Did Teachers Union, CPS Team Up?
Representatives from the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools were together in Springfield to lobby the state for increased education funding. CPS schools are currently missing over $1 billion based on the state’s evidence-based funding formula. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
This Week’s Must-Listen
Mayor Brandon Johnson reflected on his first year in office, sharing his perspective on the CTA, sheltering migrants, and more. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Chicago News Quiz
Another week, another news quiz. Look back at past Hey Chicago newsletters and City Cast Chicago podcasts for help! Here’s the first Q.
A former Loretto Hospital executive was just charged with embezzling money during the early days of the pandemic. Where did the safety net hospital funnel vaccines to ineligible people in 2021?
- A Gold Coast steakhouse
- Trump Tower
- A jewelry store
- None of the above
- All of the above
What To Do
Friday, May 17
- Chicago Food Truck Fest starts 🚚 The Loop | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Varies
- Homeschool Family Meetup 🎒 Garfield Ridge | 1–2 p.m. | Free
- Mayfest starts 🎸 Lincoln Park | 5–10 p.m. | Free
- CHIRP Music Film Fest starts | Lincoln Square | 7:30 p.m. | $14+
- AAPI Restaurant Week starts 🍽️ Chicagoland | Varies | Varies
Saturday, May 18
- Summer Workouts start 💪 Millennium Park | 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Free
- Summer50 Fest ☀️ United Center | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free
- Argyle Block Party ❤️ Asia on Argyle | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free
- College & Frottage Workshop 🎨 Auburn Gresham | 10:30 a.m. to Noon | $30
- Nature Block Party | Eggers Grove | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free
- What’s Blooming on Harrison Street 🖍️ Oak Park | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Free
- Art & Craft Fair starts 🎨 Roscoe Village | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Free
- LGBTQ Prom 🪩 Uptown | 7 p.m. | $25
Sunday, May 19
- American Writers Festival 📚 Harold Washington Library | Noon to 4:30 p.m. | Free
- “Little Nemo & the Nightmare Friends” Video Game Trial 🎮 Logan Square | 1–5 p.m. | $8
Today on City Cast
More Money for Chicago Schools
WTTW’s Heather Cherone and author Arionne Nettles break down the significance of Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union teaming up in Springfield, ongoing tensions between the police department and its watchdog agency, and the Bears’ regular season schedule.
Off to eat some frozen treats with the team — you’ll hear all about it next week 🍦
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