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⏱️ It’s news quiz o’clock
July 19, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
And just like that, it’s the weekend ✨ Scroll for plans across the city!
What's CITY Talking About?
Comedian Bob Newhart Dead
The 94-year-old, who died Thursday, is being remembered for his Chicago roots. Growing up on the West Side, Newhart attended Saint Ignatius and Loyola University Chicago. His first hit sitcom was set in the city. [CBS Chicago]
At Least 25 Tornadoes in Chicagoland
That’s the latest count of tornadoes that touched down in the region earlier this week. More than 430,000 ComEd customers were in the dark at the height of the storm. [ABC7]
Bears Training Camp Begins
The team is headed to Halas Hall today for training camp with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the “Hard Knocks” crew. The HBO docuseries will be out early next month. [FOX32]
This Week’s Must-Listen
Tough news week got you down? Hearing my co-workers discuss thin-crust pizza made me smile — and my stomach grumble. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Bally’s Prep for Demolition
Axios’ Carrie Shepherd and Block Club’s Kelly Bauer break down the federal fraud charges former Loretto Hospital execs face, Bally’s doubling down on its commitment to a permanent casino, and crappy cake art. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Correction: “The Bear” earned the most single-year Emmy nominations for a comedy series, not of all time, as we said Thursday. Is that show really a comedy though?
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What To Do
Friday, July 19
- Pitchfork starts 🎛️ Union Park | 1–10 p.m. | $129+
- Sad Summer Fest 😢 The Salt Shed | 2 p.m. | $59
- PeacePalooza ☮️ Oakwood Beach | 3–9 p.m. | Free
- Colombian Fest starts 🇨🇴 North Park | 3–10 p.m. | $10+
- 3rd Annual Humboldt Skate Jam 🛼 Humboldt Park | 5–8 p.m. | Free
- Burger Fest starts 🍔 Roscoe Village | 5–10 p.m. | $10 suggested donation
- Tacos y Tamales starts 🌮 Pilsen | 5–10 p.m. | $10 suggested donation
- Horner Brew Fest 🍺 Irving Park | 6–10 p.m. | $10+
- “The College Dropout” on Vinyl 💿 Bridgeport 7–10 p.m. | $23+
- Afrobeats is My Therapy 🎧 Archer Heights | 9 p.m. | $25+
Saturday, July 20
- Race Riot of 1919 Historic Bike Tour 🚲 Bronzeville | 10 a.m. | Free
- Newberry Fest 📖 Gold Coast | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free
- Food Truck Festival starts 🚚 South Loop | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Free admission
- Ikebana Walking Exhibit starts 🌸 Lakeview | Noon to 4 p.m. | Free
- Ravenswood on Tap starts 🍺 Ravenswood | Noon to 10 p.m. | $10 suggested donation
- Trashion Revolution 🗑️ The Loop | 5–10 p.m. | $30+
- Bellissima Opera Double-Header starts 🎤 River Forest | 7 p.m. | $10+
- I Love the 90s Tour 🎤 Aurora | 7:30 p.m. | $45+
Sunday, July 21
- Garden Walk 🌱 Beverly, Morgan Park | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $35+
- Theater Yard Sale 🏷️ Lakeview | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Varies
- Roller Dance Fitness 🛼 Loop | 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. | $25
- Full Moon Yoga 🌝 Bridgeport | 7:30–9 p.m. | $7+
Your Chicago News Quiz
It’s that time of the week: news quiz time! Check out past Hey Chicago newsletters and City Cast Chicago podcasts for help. Here’s our first question:
True or False: Tornadoes can’t hit Chicago because of tall buildings and Lake Michigan.
- True
- False
Going to Pitchfork this weekend? Check out these local acts! And send blurry videos of MUNA’s set to [email protected] 😭
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