👀 How RNC will impact Chicago

In Chicago-Area Weather News:

Sunday’s severe weather left thousands without power, and multiple tornadoes were reported last night. Meanwhile, rising temperatures are causing spikes in electricity bills nationwide, especially in urban areas lacking green space. [NBC 5; Tribune 🔒]

• Related: We discuss the weekend’s storms in today’s podcast. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Loretto Fraud Scheme, Summer Storm Fallout, and RNC Begins

The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee, just a few days after the suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss how this is playing out in Chicago and the state. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Groups Protesting DNC Reject New Route Proposal

After weeks of negotiation, the Coalition to March on the DNC says the city’s latest route near the United Center won’t accommodate the expected 50,000 people. The activist coalition filed a federal lawsuit in March after the city denied permits to three groups. [Block Club]

City Explores Safety Measures for 31st Street Beach

Fourth Ward Ald. Lamont Robinson’s office is considering permanent changes in an effort to curb violence, including installing a lift gate near the beach entrance to control access. The beach lifted a 10-day curfew Sunday, and beachgoers experienced bag checks and more security during the Fourth of July weekend. [Block Club]

RIP to Third Piping Plover

One of Montrose Beach’s recently hatched piping plovers passed away late Saturday, days after two of its siblings died. Now, only one of the four hatchlings remains. [Sun-Times]