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July 23, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
There’s a lot going on right now, but don’t let these community roundtables on the city’s budget get lost in the shuffle. The next one is Thursday in Uptown.
What's CITY Talking About?
Pritzker Endorses Harris
Gov. JB Pritzker is the latest to back Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential bid after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race Sunday. The City Cast Chicago podcast team breaks down what that means for the Democratic National Convention next month. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Will Humboldt Park Get New Homeless Shelter?
Ald. Jessie Fuentes, 26th Ward, wants to open a homeless shelter with individual rooms. The nearby encampment in the neighborhood’s namesake park has about 80 tents. [Block Club]
Meet Piping Plover Chick Nagamo
Nagamo’s name means “he/she sings” in the Ojibwe language and was submitted in a contest. Nagamo is the only surviving chick of parents Imani and Sea Rocket. [Sun-Times]
Butterfly Sculptures Around Town
From the Far North Side to the Far South Side, there are nearly 20 sculptures of unique butterflies around town thanks to a new exhibit through September. [WTTW]
- This episode about a Pilsen butterfly sanctuary always brings tears to my eyes. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Tuesday, July 23
- Adult Open-Level Tap Class starts 🕺 Rogers Park | 6 p.m. | $12+
- Drum City Community Circle 🥁 Bronzeville | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Free
- Totally Lit Speed Dating 📚 Wicker Park | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | $25+
- South Beach in Chicago ☀️ Hyde Park | 9 p.m. | $20+
Wednesday, July 24
- Teen Outdoor Escape Room | North Lawndale | Noon to 4 p.m. | Free
And if you were eagerly awaiting for yesterday’s Connections answers, the four categories are:
- 🌭 Hot dog toppings: celery salt, mustard, pickle, and tomato
- 🥇 Things Chicago is No. 1 in this year: corruption, lead pipes, NFL draft, and rats
- 🧅 Chicago name origin: fragrance, garlic, leek, and onion
- 🏙️ Millennium Park features: Bean, fountain, garden, and pavilion
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