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May 20, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Has anyone been to adult driving school in Chicago? It’s about time I finally get my license (or at least start Googling). Send your recs and advice on how to get over a fear of merging to [email protected] 😅
What's CITY Talking About?
East Garfield Park Mass Shooting
Six people were wounded, three critically, in the West Side neighborhood Saturday night, according to police. [Block Club]
Tribune Journalists File Pay Discrimination Suit
The group of seven journalists allege the newspaper and its ownership group underpaid women and Black employees. The suit is seeking back pay, damages, and for the company to audit pay practices. [WTTW]
UChicago Alumni Join Pro-Palestinian Protest
An “autonomous” alumni group occupied a building at the South Side university for a few hours during alumni weekend. University police entered the building, protesters exited, and demonstrations lasted from around 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday. [WBEZ]
Federally Recognized Tribal Land in Illinois
The Prairie Band Potawatomi signed paperwork in April allowing the Department of Interior to place 130 acres in west suburban DeKalb County into a trust, giving the tribe sovereignty over the land. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Maxwell Street Market Returns Home
The open-air market started in the 19th century by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe has been running in South Loop since 2008. But that’s where the city now operates its migrant landing zone, so the market is returning to Maxwell Street starting Sunday. [WGN]
What To Do
Monday, May 20
- Preserving Family Recipes Workshop 🍽️ Washington Heights | 1–2 p.m. | Free
Tuesday, May 21
- Patio Palooza ☀️ Wicker Park | 6–9 p.m. | $35
- 21 Savage 🤘 Tinley Park | 7 p.m. | $32+
- “The Twilight Saga” Trivia Night 🧛 Logan Square | 7–9 p.m. | $10+
- Ronnie Rays & the Underdogs of Comedy 🎤 Bedford Park | 7:30–9 p.m. | $15
Today on City Cast
We, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, were able to reclaim land that we were removed from three states away. No other tribe has been able to do that.
What it Means to Have Tribal Land in Illinois
For the first time in 175 years, Illinois is home to federally recognized tribal land. Joseph Rupnick, chairman of the Prairie Band Potawatomi, tells us about the fight that has been brewing for generations and the new designation in west suburban DeKalb County.
Who is ready to see koalas arrive at the Brookfield Zoo Friday? I might be planning a field trip myself 🐨
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