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🥵 Stay safe in this week's heat dome!
June 18, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Friends, I hope you’re staying cool! This heat is no joke, which is why we’re sharing information on how to stay safe. Plus, we’ll be off tomorrow to observe Juneteenth. Back in your inbox Thursday!
What's CITY Talking About?
Playpen Search Continues
A 58-year-old man is still missing after falling off the boat and into Lake Michigan between Oak Street and Ohio Street beaches Saturday afternoon. [Sun-Times]
- Stay safe while you’re boating or swimming this summer. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Johnson to Form Black Reparations Task Force
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Monday launching a task force to examine how Black Chicagoans have been harmed from slavery through present day. The task force also aims to make recommendations to provide appropriate remedies. [The Triibe]
In Animal News…
Headed to Brookfield Zoo? Check out the new koalas. Going to Lincoln Park Zoo? You might see an endangered colony of black-crowned night herons. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Tuesday, June 18
- Instrument Petting Zoo 🎶 Little Village | 2–3 p.m. | Free
- “Bridgerton” and “Queen Charlotte” Trivia Night 👑 Logan Square | 7–9 p.m. | $10+
- Yoga on the Patio 🧘 Beverly | 7–9 p.m. | $25
Wednesday, June 19
- Juneteenth Celebration 🎉 DuSable Museum | 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Free
- Juneteenth Skate or Bowl Celebration 🛼 Auburn Gresham | 5–8 p.m. | $20
- Cookout Comedy Show 😆 North Center | 7–9 p.m. | $12
Today on City Cast
How to Beat the Heat in Chicago
The City Cast Chicago team shares resources to keep cool, a City Council quote quiz, and the local animals living rent-free in our heads right now.
Guess who waited three hours to try Warlord’s popular burger? Me 🫠 I’d probably wait half that time to eat at the lauded Avondale spot again.
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