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🏡 Apartment hunting? Check out these tips
July 15, 2024 · —Natalia Aldana
Hey! We’re halfway through the month, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops here! Check out our Guide to July in Chicago to take advantage of this most summery of months 😎
What's CITY Talking About?
Local Politicians React to Trump Rally Shooting
Illinois Republicans and Democrats condemned the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally this weekend. The Republican National Convention starts today in Milwaukee. [Sun-Times]
- Related: Check out today's episode of City Cast Pittsburgh to hear from a reporter who was covering the rally.
Tent Encampments Cleared Ahead of DNC
Officials are offering tent city residents near the upcoming Democratic National Convention temporary shelter in former hotels through Aug. 31. Officials say they are clearing the camps to protect people, but encampment residents are asking why the city is just now offering housing. [Block Club]
I don’t know why it has to take the Democratic National Convention to come here from them to actually do something for the citizens already here.
With Financing Secured, Bally’s Casino Set for 2026
Bally’s has secured the funds to move forward with its $1.7 billion casino complex on a 30-acre site in River West. They’ve also finalized the redesign of its planned 500-room hotel tower. [Tribune 🔒]
- Related: The casino has divided neighbors since the plan was announced two years ago. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Chicago Apartment Hunting 101
It’s prime moving season, and Chicago’s rental market remains competitive with median rent hovering around $2,000. Earlier this spring, we talked with local real estate broker Andy Svalesen to get some apartment-hunting tips. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Bilingual Bookmobile Here for the Summer
With a focus on bilingual children’s books, the family behind the ¡Viva! Los Libros mobile bookshop hopes to share their love of reading with Chicagoans this summer. Their next stop will be in Pilsen this weekend at the Tacos y Tamales festival. Check out the rest of their stops, here. [WTTW]
What To Do
Monday, July 15
- Tiny Desk Contest On the Road Winner 🎶 Millennium Park | 6:30 p.m. | Free
Tuesday, July 16
- Summer Film Series starts 🎞️ Millennium Park | 6:30 p.m. | Free
Wednesday, July 17
- Fruit Salad Queer Open Mic 🎙️ West Town | 6:45 p.m. | $15
- The Portal Variety Show 😆 Hyde Park | 6 p.m. | $15
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