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⏳ Will pools open on time?
May 30, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Happy birthday to City Cast Chicago producer Michelle Navarro — a proud Southwest Sider, hot chips enthusiast, and plant mom. Cheers to our favorite Gemini ♊

What's CITY Talking About?
‘Tighter’ Resources for Some CPS Schools
Amid an almost $400 million budget deficit, Chicago Public Schools published individual school budgets this week. Check what that means for your school. [WTTW]
Suicide Prevention Training
City workers and residents in neighborhoods with the highest suicide rates can get training from the city's public health department to identify warning signs. [WBEZ]
Sueños Partial Refunds Available
Attendees who bought tickets through Front Gate Tickets can get a 25% refund within 30 days after thunderstorms caused the Grant Park fest to start late and wrap up early Sunday. Lollapalooza and Pitchfork have strict no-refund policies. [Sun-Times]
‘The Bear’ Season 3 Trailer Out
With less than a month until the third season of the beloved show returns, a new trailer shows Carmy’s “non-negotiables” for the new restaurant, his breakup with Claire, and more. [The Hollywood Reporter]
The Freeze 🤝 Small Cheval
Au Cheval and Small Cheval founder Brendan Sodikoff said he’s working to revive the Logan Square ice cream stand that closed last year. The Freeze 2.0 would also include the ninth location of the Small Cheval burger chain. [Eater]
- Smash other Chicago frozen treats until the Freeze’s return! [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

What To Do
Thursday, May 30
- Chicago House Music Conference 🎛️ The Loop | 5–10 p.m. | Free
- Maifest starts 🇩🇪 Lincoln Square | 5–10 p.m. | Free
- Youth Boxing Showcase 🥊 North Lawndale | 7–9 p.m. | Free
Friday, May 31
- Spring Showcase 🌳 Humboldt Park | 5–8 p.m. | Free
- Greek Fest starts 🇬🇷 Lincoln Park | 5–11 p.m. | $10 suggested donation
- Do Division Street Fest starts 🎶 West Town | 5–10 p.m. | Suggested donation
- South Asians on the Mic 🎤 Near South Side | 6–7:30 p.m. | $10
- Haitian Heritage Month Workshop 🇭🇹 Uptown | 6–8 p.m. | Free

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