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✅ What rights do DNC protesters have?
August 14, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
T-5 days until the Democratic National Convention, so we’re sharing a protesters’ rights guide in today’s Hey Chicago.
What's CITY Talking About?
Teacher Union Contract Negotiations Slow
The first day of school is less than two weeks away, but little progress has been made between the district and the teachers union for a new contract. [Chalkbeat]
- Plus, the Chicago Board of Education's $9.9 billion budget didn’t account for the new contract. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Stateville Prison Population Moving Next Month
A federal judge ordered state prison officials to move most people incarcerated at the Crest Hill facility by Sept. 30 due to falling concrete at the prison. [WTTW]
Blago in the Spotlight
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was in federal prison for trying to sell former President Obama’s Senate seat, performed “Jailhouse Rock” at two neighborhood fests over the weekend. [Block Club]
Is Chicago’s Best Chicken on the West Side?
Food critic Keith Lee visited the city earlier this year and put Uncle Remus at the bottom of Chicago’s chicken list. One West Sider tells us why he swears by this spot. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Wednesday, Aug. 14
- Book Fiesta Story Time 📚 Albany Park | 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Free
- Teen Exploration Day 🏹 Tinley Park | 4:30–7 p.m. | Free
- Rachel Bloom One-Woman Show starts 💀 Lincoln Park | 7:30 p.m. | $59+
Thursday, Aug. 15
- Work it Out Networking Event 🤝 Garfield Park | 5–10 p.m. | Donation
- Deeply at Dusk 🩰 South Shore | 7:30–8:30 p.m. | Free
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