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⛔ How to avoid DNC traffic
August 19, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
We’re doing a vibe check: How’re you feeling about the Democratic National Convention? Whether you love it, hate it, or DGAF, we want to hear from you.
What's CITY Talking About?
Businessman Taken Down in Burke Scheme
A federal judge sentenced real estate developer Charles Cui to 32 months in prison for bribing convicted former Ald. Ed Burke. [Tribune 🔒]
- Burke’s two-year prison sentence is set to begin Sept. 23. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Back-to-School Fairs
Looking for school supplies before your Chicago Public Schools student heads back to the classroom next week? There are dozens of back-to-school fairs around Chicagoland. [Block Club]
Welcoming the Wabash Lights
A colorful interactive light installation went up last week under the L tracks along Wabash between Madison and Monroe. Scan a nearby QR code and control the light show! [Chicago magazine]
What To Do
Monday, Aug. 19
- Back-to-School Vision Boards 🎒 Harold Washington Library | 2–3:30 p.m. | Free
- Full Moon Jam 🌕 Foster Beach | 7–10 p.m. | Free
- L’Abortion Variety Hour ✨ Wrigleyville | 8 p.m. | $35+
- Make Some Noise Open Mic 🎙️ Bridgeport | 7 p.m. | Free
This sign at the Lyric Opera and its nod to the hit Sabrina Carpenter song made me smile 😊 Just a couple more days until the new album!
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