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🍦 Chicago’s best frozen treats
May 22, 2024 · —Simone Alicea
Good morning! City Cast Chicago executive producer Simone Alicea here, in for Sidney. I’m watching a friend’s dog this week, which means it’s all I’m thinking about. Need to see an adorable pup pic? Read on 👇

What's CITY Talking About?
CPD Consent Decree Could Include Traffic Stops
After police shot and killed Dexter Reed during a traffic stop in March, officials could expand an ongoing federal court order requiring changes in the Chicago Police Department. There will be a virtual hearing June 11 to hear from Chicagoans about police use of traffic stops. [WTTW]
Two Howard Brown Clinics to Close
The Diversey clinic in Lakeview is set to close at the end of August, and the Thresholds South clinic in Canaryville will shut down at the end of September due to a $6.5 million budget shortfall, the nonprofit says. [CBS Chicago]
- The LGBTQ-focused healthcare organization has also seen layoffs and strikes in the past couple years. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Know a Teen Getting a License?
Starting June 1, expanded services for teen drivers applying for their first licenses and permits will be available on Saturdays at 10 facilities in Chicago and the suburbs. [Sun-Times]

The Best Frozen Treats
From ice cream to frozen custard to snow cones — here are the spots to check out (and the ones to skip). [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
- Need even more icy sweetness in your life? We got you. [Hey Chicago 💻]

What To Do
Wednesday, May 22
- Podcasting 101 🎙️ Little Village | 4–5 p.m. | Free
Thursday, May 23
- Paint the Town Red Concert 🎤 Millennium Park | 11 a.m. | Free
- Archery 101 🏹 Caldwell Woods | 1–3 p.m. | Free
- I Spy With My Five Sense 👁️ Dan Ryan Woods | 3–6 p.m. | Free
Friday, May 24
- Mole de Mayo starts 🇲🇽 Pilsen | 5–10 p.m. | Suggested donation
- Belmont Sheffield Music Fest starts 🎶 Lakeview | 5–10 p.m. | Suggested donation

Today on City Cast

Where to Find Chicago’s Best Frozen Desserts
Warm days mean it’s time for something cold and sweet. The City Cast Chicago team pulls up to Mario’s Italian Lemonade in Little Italy to try the iconic frozen dessert and discuss the best and most overrated frozen treats in Chicago.


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