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🐓 Can you keep roosters in Chicago?
July 11, 2024 · —Natalia Aldana
Oh good, it’s you! The world’s largest bounce house is coming to town! The 32-foot-tall house complete with ball pits, towers, hoops, and slides will be arriving in Skokie next month. We are jumping for joy 😃
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Boil Order for South Side Neighborhoods
Due to a leak on a high-pressure water main, Beverly, Morgan Park, and Auburn Gresham residents are advised to boil their water for about five minutes before consuming it. This includes water for teeth brushing, washing dishes, making ice cubes, and more. [ABC7]
Ed Burke’s $96K Annual Pension Has Been Suspended
Shortly after his June 24 sentencing on federal corruption charges, the Municipal Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago board voted to stop the former alder’s $8,027 monthly pension payments. [WTTW]
- Related: Catch up on Burke’s City Hall career and how he fell from power. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Transit Agencies Say No to Merger
At a state hearing Tuesday, leaders of CTA, Metra, and Pace spoke against a proposal to merge the agencies into one entity. Instead, they asked for more funding to get them out of a $730 million fiscal cliff in 2026. [Block Club]
- Related: Here are the unwritten rules of riding the CTA. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
A ‘Reimagining’ of the Magnificent Mile
Design firm Gensler has shared their vision for a more pedestrian-friendly North Michigan Avenue to provide easier access to some of Chicago’s iconic sites and Oak Street Beach. The Chicago Architecture Center will showcase the designs this summer. [NBC5]
What To Do
Thursday, July 11
- Windy City Smokeout starts 🍖 United Center | 2–10 p.m. | $90+
- Harper Court Summer Music Series 🎤 Hyde Park | 6–9 p.m. | Free
Friday, July 12
- Square Roots Festival starts 🪕 Lincoln Square | 5–10 p.m. |$10 suggested donation
- West Fest starts 👏 West Town | 5–10 p.m. | $10 suggested donation
- Summer Dance Intensive Showcase starts 💃 Woodlawn | 7:30 p.m. | Varies
- Dine Out on Broadway returns 🍴 Lakeview | Varies | Varies
Today on City Cast
Some of these [open mic] spaces that are monthly or weekly, they feel like church.
Why Everyone Should Go to an Open Mic
Whether you’re interested in sharing your poetry, original stories, music, or comedy there is definitely an open mic for you. Musician Sam Thousand co-founded Chibrations, an app that helps Chicagoans find open mics, live jam sessions, and performance opportunities. He gives us the best spots to check out and advice for budding performers and artists.
Have the best day ever, please! 🤗
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