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🚌 CTA boosts bus service
August 27, 2024 · — Simone Alicea
Hi! City Cast Chicago executive producer Simone Alicea here. I’ve been on a ceviche kick while I avoid turning on my stove during this heat wave. Anyone else have any good heatless recipes?
What's CITY Talking About?
COVID Boosters, Free Tests Coming
Amid a summer COVID-19 uptick, federal regulators approved new shots to target recent strains. Free COVID tests will also be available via mail again in September. [Associated Press via WTTW, Sun-Times]
DNC Police Complaints
While nearly 600 complaints were filed against Chicago police during demonstrations in 2020, just eight were filed during last week’s Democratic National Convention. [Block Club]
- Still, protesters criticized the heavy police presence. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Bus Service Increases
CTA boosted service Sunday on nearly a dozen routes. The increase brings the system to 98% of pre-pandemic service levels, CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. said. [WBEZ]
- How could a merger of CTA, Pace, and Metra affect buses and trains? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
First Day of School Amid Heat Wave
CPS students went back to school during one of the hottest days of the year. While you’re staying cool, these are the education issues we’re watching. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Tuesday, Aug. 27
- Art Making Workshop 🎨 Bronzeville | 6–8 p.m. | Free
- D&D Night 🐉 Roscoe Village | 6–10 p.m. | $10
- Pub Choir 🎶 Pilsen | 7:30 p.m. | $35
Wednesday, Aug. 28
- Pond Paddle 🌊 River Forest | 4–6 p.m. | Free
- Cardio Kickboxing 💪 Englewood | 6–6:45 p.m. | Free
- Grown Up Show & Tell 🗣️ Near West Side | 6–8 p.m. | Free
- Wednesday Friendsday 🫂 West Town | 6:30–9:30 p.m. | $6+
The Chicago Sky have been making big moves this summer! Rookie All-Star Angel Reese keeps setting records, the team announced a new multi-million dollar practice facility, and now they’ve got a brand new mascot. Say hi to Skye the Lioness!
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