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😡 The worst deal Chicago ever made
August 5, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
While national politics is being compared to “Veep,” is Chicago looking like “The Office?” One suburban family is backing out of its scholarship commitment to students. It’s a real-life Scott’s Tots moment.
What's CITY Talking About?
Chicagoans Are Still Mad Over Parking Meter Deal
West Loop lost a lot of free parking this summer, which has us talking about the city’s infamous parking meter deal. In 2008, City Council voted to privatize Chicago’s parking meters for 75 years for $1.2 billion. But we’ve since learned the meters were worth much more. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
DNC Community Meetings This Week
Residents who live by the United Center and McCormick Place can get their questions answered about the Democratic National Convention at virtual meetings Wednesday. [Block Club]
July Tornado Damage Cont.
Last month’s storms knocked down 6,500 trees in Chicago and damaged even more, according to the city’s bureau of forestry. [WTTW]
Chappell Roan Brought Strong Chicagoans On Stage
The pop star didn’t want to carry the weight of performing on the Lollapalooza stage alone — she invited invited lifters from two Lakeview gyms to join her fitness–themed performance Thursday. [Block Club]
- Plus, Lolla attendees dressed to impress! [Chicago magazine]
What To Do
Monday, Aug. 5
- Shut Up & Write ✍️ Harold Washington Library | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Free
- Mahjong Monday 🀄 Lincoln Park | 6:30 p.m. | $70+
Tuesday, Aug. 6
- Citizenship Class 🗺️ Portage Park | 10–11:30 a.m. | Free
- Jazz ‘n in the Parks 🎺 South Shore | 5–6:30 p.m. | Free
- Dinner Crawl 🍴 Hyde Park | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | $35
- “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Trivia Night 🧑🦲 Logan Square | 7–9 p.m. | $10+
Anyone else sad that the last Olympic gymnastics event is today? I’ve found myself tearing up a surprising number of times watching all these athletes achieve their dreams.
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