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🧦 Have Sox hit rock bottom?
August 9, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Some good news this week? The Sox won their first game since July 10. A lot happens during a 21-game losing streak including:
- Former President Donald Trump was almost assassinated.
- Vice President Kamala Harris stepped up to run for president.
- Chappell Roan drew in Lollapalooza’s biggest daytime crowd.
- Chicagoans thought they saw a gator (they didn’t).
Just some small (or smack) talk for this weekend’s Crosstown Classic! Speaking of, you could win a CTA sign if you take a train or bus to Sox Park.
What's CITY Talking About?
New Arrivals Detail Alleged Abuse
Day laborers are facing exploitation, physical assault, and arrests on the Southwest Side, according to a new investigation. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
The Air & Water Show Takes Off
Anyone else hear the U.S. Navy Blue Angels practicing by the lake? The jets will zip, zap, and zoom this weekend, and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights are set to jump from 12,000 feet. [Block Club]
- Trying to avoid big summer crowds? It’s not too late to book a trip. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
‘Obama Musical’ > ‘Hamilton?’
Eli Bauman’s “44: The Obama Musical” has been 16 years in the making: During the Trump years, the TV writer decided to create a musical inspired by his time canvassing for former President Barack Obama in 2008. Now the show is at the Epiphany Center for the Arts through next weekend. [WBEZ]
This Week’s Must-Listen
Headed to the Bud Billiken Parade Saturday? Brush up on the history of the largest Black parade in the country. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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Your Chicago News Quiz
It’s the most wonderful time of the week: the Hey Chicago news quiz 💫 See if you can get 5/5 while consulting past newsletters and City Cast Chicago podcasts. Here’s the first question for ya:
This week marked 20 years since 800 pounds of what got dumped in the river?
- Green dye 💚
- Divvy bikes 🚲
- Rubber ducks 🦆
- Poop 💩
What To Do
Friday, Aug. 9
- Fine Arts Building Open Studio 🏢 The Loop | 5–9 p.m. | Free
- Retro on Roscoe starts 🎸 Roscoe Village | 5–10 p.m. | $15 suggested donation
- Crosstown Classic starts ⚾ Sox Park | 7:10 p.m. | $97+
- “War Game” opens 🎥 Gene Siskel Film Center | 8:15 p.m. | $14.50
Saturday, Aug. 10
- Bilingual Tree Walk 🌳 Eggers Grove | 8–10 a.m. | Free
- Volunteering Untapped Trash Trekkers 🗑️ Pullman | 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Free
- Bud Billiken Parade 🎒 Bronzeville | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free
- Printer’s Row Art Fest 🎨 South Loop | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free entry
- Air and Water Show ✈️ Lakefront | 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free
- Market Days starts 🌈 Northalsted | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | $20 suggested donation
- Titan Walls Mural Fest 🎨 West Town | Noon to 8 p.m. | Free
- Backyard Gallery Show 🌳 Humboldt Park | 12:30–5 p.m. | Donation
- Dachshund Derby 🐾 South Loop | 1–4 p.m. | $10
- The Great American Lobster Fest starts 🦞 Navy Pier | 1–11 p.m. | $69+
- Boobs & Bingo 🎲 Lakeview | 3 p.m. | $15+
- Dance for Life 🩰 Auditorium Theatre | 6 p.m. | $45+
- Karaoke & K-Pop 🎤 River North | 8 p.m. | $10+
- Fever Dream Rave 🪩 Pilsen | 9 p.m. | Varies
- Broadway Rave 🎟️ Wicker Park | 9 p.m. | $20+
Sunday, Aug. 11
- Sunrise Walk 🌅 Willow Springs | 5:15 a.m. | Free
- Community Climb 🧗 South Chicago | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | $10
- Walking Tour 👟 Portage Park | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Free
- Handmade Hyde Park 🛍️ Hyde Park | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free entry
- India Day Parade & Celebration 🇮🇳 Naperville | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Free
Wishing a happy birthday to my piano-playing, dog-loving grandma — 89 never looked so good 😍
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