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🚗 Last-minute summer road trips
August 7, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Today’s Hey Chicago is all about the mighty road trip! Just in time for Route 66 centennial celebrations, we’re also chatting about last-minute summer getaways. Let’s jump in!
What's CITY Talking About?
Will UI Health Nurses Strike?
University of Illinois hospital and clinic nurses voted overwhelmingly last week to authorize a strike, according to the union. Nurses are looking for better pay, staffing, and security; though, a strike could be avoided with more bargaining dates scheduled for this week. The current contract is set to expire Aug. 19. [Tribune 🔒]
Did You See the Divvy Bike Tower?
A group of volunteers retrieved dozens of bikes from Lake Michigan and made a sculpture out of them near Oak Street Beach. [NBC Chicago]
Christkindlmarket to Skip Wrigleyville
The German market is returning to Daley Plaza and Aurora Nov. 22, but will not be in Wrigley this year due to the NHL Winter Classic. [ABC7]
Last-Minute Summer Trips
If you’re trying to get out of town for the Democratic National Convention Aug. 19–22, one local dining and travel writer says to consider visiting Milwaukee, Louisville, Cleveland, or Nashville. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Wednesday, Aug. 7
- Ducky Derby Festival 🦆 | The Loop | 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Free
- “Stuff You Should Know” Podcast Taping 💡Auditorium Theatre | 7 p.m. | $36
- “Big Bitch Energy” Podcast Taping 🎙️ Ukrainian Village | 7–8:30 p.m. | $10
Thursday, Aug. 8
- DIY Lip Gloss 💋 Gage Park | 3–4 p.m. | Free
- World’s Largest Karaoke 🎤 The Salt Shed | 5–10 p.m. | Free
- Corinne Bailey Rae & Terrace Martin with James Fauntleroy 🎵 Millennium Park | 6:30 p.m. | Free
- Musical Theatre Fest starts 🎭 Lincoln Park | 8 p.m. | $20
Happy Ducky Derby Day to all who celebrate 🦆
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