
City Cast Chicago
🚶 Your walking guide to Chicago Avenue
August 28, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Do you hit your step goals every day? Prefer a leisurely stroll? We’re sharing a new walking guide in today’s Hey Chicago as temps cool off.

What's CITY Talking About?
What Chicago Loses If Greyhound Terminal Goes
With the Greyhound bus terminal in West Loop expected to close next month, Chicago would become the largest city in the Northern Hemisphere without an intercity bus terminal, according to a report. [Sun-Times]
Beloved Chicago Historian, Cartographer Dies
You might not know the name Dennis McClendon, aka “Mr. Downtown,” but you’ve seen his work. McClendon designed maps for Chicago transit, contributed to the Encyclopedia of Chicago, and more. He died due to complications from pancreatic cancer late last week. [Streetsblog]

DNC Restaurant Boost or Bust?
Leading up to last week’s Democratic National Convention, city leaders and convention organizers said neighborhood restaurants would see a boost during the week. But was that true? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Introducing Portillo’s New Cake Flavor
The Chicago-based chain introduced a new flavor for the first time in more than 20 years. A slice of salted caramel spice is $1 with any entree next month. [WTTW]

What To Do
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+
Thursday, Aug. 29
- Chicago Jazz Fest starts 🎷 The Loop | 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Free
- Political History of DNC in Chicago 🏙️ Gold Coast | 6–7 p.m. | Free
- Pajammy Jam 💤Near South Side | 8–11:30 p.m. | $10
It’s that time of year when I look up school lunches from around the world. I think I will stick with my quick charcuterie board, aka my adult lunchable 🙃
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