City Cast Chicago
Is Burke getting off easy?
June 25, 2024
Making progress on Chicago Public Library’s summer reading challenge? Don’t sweat — you still have two months to read four books in these categories. That tote bag isn’t going to win itself …
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Burke’s 2-Year Sentence and $2M Fine
Former 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to two years in prison and he has to pay a $2 million fine. He was convicted in the winter for using his longtime power in City Council to enrich his business, intimidate his opponents, and uphold Chicago’s infamous political machine. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
High-Profile Philanthropist, County Commissioner Die
Philanthropist Ann Lurie — who built the Streeterville children’s hospital named after her — died at age 79 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer died at age 51. His cause of death has not been revealed. [WGN]
In Downtown Attraction News …
ICYMI: The Bean is back after months of construction. Buckingham Fountain was turned back on after it was closed due to vandalism over the weekend, the Chicago Park District said. [ABC7]
What To Do
Tuesday, June 25
- Mike Rokyo & Windy City Journalism Exhibit Reception 📰 Newberry Library | 5:30–7 p.m. | Free
- Tuesdays on the Terrace starts 🎹 Museum of Contemporary Art | 5:30–8 p.m. | Free
- Running Tour, Lecture of “The Girls in 3-B” 🌈 Gold Coast | 6–8:30 p.m. | $10+
Wednesday, June 26
- Birding the Chicago River 🐦 River Park | 6–8 a.m. | $10
- Taking Flight Circus Show 🎪 Bridgeport | 5–6 p.m. | Free
- Malt Row on Damen Beer Stroll 🍺 Ravenswood | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | $32
- Night of Nature Play 🌳 Dan Ryan Woods | 7–9 p.m. | Free
- An Evening With Dr. Anthony Fauci | Lakeview | 7:30 p.m. | $65+
Today on City Cast
Burke Faces 2 Years in Prison, $2M Fine
The City Cast Chicago podcast team breaks down what former Ald. Ed Burke’s sentence means for future corruption trials, new name changes coming to Chicago Public Schools, and listeners’ messages.
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P.S. I cannot resist sharing this video of JoJo Siwa doing the “Karma” dance at Pride Fest outside of the IHOP I used to regularly walk by.
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