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July 24, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
What do you need after talking about the state of the CTA? Wine. Good thing this edition of Hey Chicago has both.
What's CITY Talking About?
Bodycam Footage Released of Sonya Massey Killing
Newly released footage shows a sheriff deputy fatally shot the 36-year-old Black woman July 6 after she had called 911 to report a suspected prowler outside of her Springfield home. The deputy, who has since been fired, is being charged with first-degree murder. [WBEZ]
A $7B Campus Around United Center
Bulls President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf and Blackhawks Chairman Danny Wirtz announced the 1901 Project, a $7 billion project to transform the area around the Near West Side with green spaces, a 6,000-seat music hall, and thousands of new homes. [Tribune 🔒]
- Megadevelopments in the city are booming. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Lollapalooza Street, Sidewalk Closures Begin
Eight days until the music festival takes over Grant Park, and street closures have already begun on Jackson and Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. [NBC Chicago]
- Hear about our perfect single-day lineups. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Chicago Wine 101
Wine enthusiast and author Chasity Cooper shares best places for a tasting in the city and nearby wine trips to take. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Wednesday, July 24
- Teen Outdoor Escape Room | North Lawndale | Noon to 4 p.m. | Free
Thursday, July 25
- Forest Therapy 🌳 Elgin | 8:30 a.m. | Free
- Queer Radical Fair 🌈 Chinatown | 5–8 p.m. | Free
- Moods + Foods 🎸 Avondale | 6 p.m. | Free
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