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🤓 Time for the news quiz!
July 12, 2024 · —Natalia Aldana
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What's CITY Talking About?
Water Main Repaired, Boil Order Lifted
The boil order advisory for parts of Morgan Park, Auburn Gresham, and Beverly was lifted Thursday, and the main break at the 112-year-old Roseland Pumping Station has been repaired. City officials still recommend these water safety precautions. [NBC5]
City, State Leaders to Invest in Violence Prevention
In the wake of a violent Fourth of July weekend in Chicago, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and city leaders committed to long-term investment in violence prevention programs. Business leaders pledged $100 million in private funding. [Sun-Times]
Bike Lane Ticketing Program Yet to Launch
Chicagoans are still waiting for the pilot program City Council approved in March 2023 to ticket drivers blocking bike and bus lanes. At a Wednesday hearing, council members approved an extension to the pilot’s end date, but a start date was not confirmed. [Block Club]
- Related: This program was one of the biggest asks of bike safety advocates. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
This Week’s Must-Read
Everyone has strong opinions on pizza. And for our southern neighbors, Domino’s take on tavern-style is the pizza that reigns supreme. Check out this taste test between the chain pizza and a local pie. [Chicago Magazine]
- Related: But what about deep-dish?! [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Your Chicago News Quiz
How well did you follow the news this week?
Reference past Hey Chicago newsletters and City Cast Chicago podcasts for help with our news quiz. Here’s our first Q ⤵️
Earlier this week, prosecutors said they hope to keep the trial for which former Illinois politician on schedule for October?
- Ed Burke
- Michael Madigan
- George Ryan
- Ricardo Muñoz
What To Do
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
Saturday, July 13
- Bilingual Plant Walk | Eggers Grove | 8–10 a.m. | Free
- Peach Festival starts 🍑 Geneva | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $17
- Garden Walk 🌷 Bucktown | 10 a.m. to Dusk | Free
- Southport Art Fair starts 🎨 Wrigleyville | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Free
- EEEEEATSCON Chicago starts 🤤 The Salt Shed | Noon to 6 p.m. | $30
- Guardians of the Earth & Sky 🌍 East Side | 2–3 p.m. | Free
- Chicago Latin Jazz Fest 🎺 Humboldt Park | 5–8 p.m. | Free
- Shedd House Party 🐟 Shedd Aquarium | 6 p.m. | $20 for Chicago residents
- Miche Fest starts 🎤 Oakwood Beach | 1–10 p.m.| $259+
Sunday, July 14
- Sundays on State 🏙️ The Loop | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Free
- Garden Walk 🌹 Roscoe Village | Noon | Free
- Mahjong and Chinese Chess 🀄 Chinatown | 1–4:30 p.m. | Free
- Norah Jones & Mavis Staples 🎼 Ravinia | 7 p.m. | $50+
Today on City Cast
Mourning Weekend Shootings, Fighting Gentrification, and More Kayaking Fans
As Chicago mourns following Fourth of July weekend shootings, WTTW’s Joanna Hernandez and Block Club’s Maxwell Evans tell us about the latest. We also talk about major festivals leaving the South Side, efforts to fight gentrification across the city, and fun things to look forward to this weekend.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Stay hydrated out there 😎
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