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☀️ Where to eat outside this summer
June 5, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Summertime Chi is for eating and drinking outside — that’s why we rounded up our favorite patios, rooftops, and other alfresco dining spots on today’s City Cast Chicago podcast episode. Bon appétit!
What's CITY Talking About?
Is City Prepared for DNC?
Chicago Police Department leaders said Tuesday they are prepared for the Democratic National Convention and related protests this summer, adding that officers are going through First Amendment training. The city’s inspector general released a report last week documenting improvements in the department’s response to mass gatherings, but also highlighting outdated crowd control tactics. [Tribune 🔒; CBS Chicago]
What to Do With Remaining COVID Relief Funds …
With an end-of-year deadline approaching, alders questioned Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan Monday to quickly spend $345 million in remaining pandemic relief funds. Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot had received almost $1.9 billion when she was in office. [WBEZ]
‘Home Alone’ House Has a Buyer
The Winnetka house used in the beloved 1990 film found a buyer a week after being listed for $5.25 million. [Crain’s 🔒]
Help Historic Black Tennis Club
The Chicago Prairie Tennis Club in Bronzeville is trying to raise $50,000 to replace courts, renovate bathrooms, and more. The nation’s oldest Black tennis club has seen a surge in membership after getting media attention last month. [Block Club]
- Plus, the city’s pickleball scene is popping. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Wednesday, June 5
- Resource Fair 👋 Washington Heights | Noon to 2 p.m. | Free
- Yoga with DuShaun 🧘 Garfield Park | 6–7 p.m. | $5
- R.O. Kwon Book Talk 📖 The Loop | 6–7 p.m. | $8+
Thursday, June 6
- Puerto Rican Fest starts 🇵🇷 Humboldt Park | 4–10 p.m. | $10+
- Lead in Drinking Water Community Discussion 🚱 Little Village | 5:30–7 p.m. | Free
- Politico Playbook 🗳️ The Hideout | 6 p.m. | $12
Friday, June 7
- Blues Fest starts 🎸 Millennium Park | 12:30–9 p.m. | Free
- Midsommarfest starts ☀️ Andersonville | 5–10 p.m. | $10 suggested donation
- Fridays on Fulton starts 🫂 Fulton Market | 5–10 p.m. | Suggested donation
- “Paul Robeson: Man of the People” 🎷 Englewood | 6–7:30 p.m. | Free
- Queer Speed Dating 🌈 West Town | 6–8 p.m. | $13
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