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⏩ What's next for Chicago's mental health clinics?

June 3, 2024 · —Sidney Madden

Mark your calendars for June 15: Willie Wilson is back with a grocery and gas giveaway. Wondering if the entrepreneur is planning to run for office … again.

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Some University of Chicago Diplomas Withheld

After four seniors were told they wouldn’t receive their diplomas due to their involvement with the pro-Palestinean encampment this spring, dozens of students protested at commencement Saturday. [AP]

Marian Robinson, center, with the Obama family in 2010
Marian Robinson, center, with the Obama family in 2010. (Alex Wong / Getty)

Michelle Obama’s Mother Dies

Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, died Friday, the family said. Robinson grew up in Chicago and raised her children on the South Side. She moved to the White House to help with childcare when former President Barack Obama began his first term. [Sun-Times]

Searching Police Misconduct Records to Get Easier

Chicagoans will soon be able to use an officer’s name or badge number to search for misconduct records. Right now, the dashboard is only searchable by Internal Affairs case number. [WBBM]

The Hottest Chicago Neighborhoods (Literally)

As Summertime Chi heats up, some neighborhoods will be hotter than others. And with those higher temps come bigger risks from extreme heat. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Heat is often called the silent killer.
Sarah Macareg, Tribune reporter

The Next Generation of Piping Plovers

Imani and Searocket are expecting! A new piping plover nest was spotted at Montrose Beach late last week. The baby bird is expected to hatch within a month, according to Park District officials. [Block Club]

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Kids and adults cool off in the New City neighborhood in 2023
Kids and adults cool off in the New City neighborhood in 2023. (Vincent D. Johnson / Xinhua / Getty)

Is it Hotter in Your Neighborhood?

The Tribune’s Sarah Macareg investigated and mapped heat disparities. She told us what she found and explained what the city could do to protect all Chi neighborhoods.

A City Cast Chicago podcast player to an episode titled, "Why Extreme Heat is Worse in Some Neighborhoods'

I was blown away after catching the closing weekend of “Death Becomes Her.” The costume changes! The dancing! Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child! I’m excited for “Six” next 🤓

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