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Where in the World is CTA Boss Dorval Carter?

The embattled president of the city’s transit agency spent more than three months in the last year visiting transit systems in other U.S. cities and abroad, making just nine field visits to CTA stations. Carter said that during those travels, he works remotely and is available to staff at all hours. [Block Club]

• Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to decline to comment on Carter despite calls for his removal. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
• Plus, Carter makes how much? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Amundsen Coach Out After Offensive Comments

Volleyball coach Amy Jacobson has left her job at the Lincoln Square high school after mocking Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz’s teenage son, Gus, on a conservative radio show. Gus is neurodivergent. [FOX32]

Angel Reese Fans Dream Sky High

Two young Roseland sisters braved the heat Tuesday to open a lemonade stand and raise enough money to attend the Sky game Friday against the Indiana Fever. A local philanthropist helped them reach their goal. [Sun-Times]

Crown the Ultimate Chicago Icon

Chicago has no shortage of icons and symbols — from sports teams to architecture to music genres. But which is the ultimate icon to represent the city to outsiders and to Chicagoans? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

• Plus, will you vote? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

August was another stacked month of new restaurant openings in Chicago. Here are the spots that caught our eye — and more eateries we’re anticipating.

Recent Openings

Mána in LaGrange

Just a quick Metra ride on the BNSF line, and you could dine at the new Greek restaurant in the western suburbs. Did someone say spicy feta? Wood-fired tiger prawns? All the above?

Stussy’s Diner in Bridgeport

Patrons who’ve eaten at the diner during its soft opening have gotten to enjoy everything from the retro decor to the strawberry shortcakes. The owners are rewriting their family history at Stussy’s, which is on the same corner where a relative suffered a racist attack decades ago.

Void in Avondale

You can find Italian American comfort food like pasta and chicken parmesan with slight twists at this new restaurant. But run, don’t walk: Void doesn’t take reservations. As for me, I’m most curious about their Spaghetti-O’s …

Sanders BBQ Supply Co. in Beverly

What screams Labor Day more than BBQ? Since opening this summer, Sanders has attracted long lines and regularly sells out. See what all the hubbub is Thursdays to Sundays.

Is/Was Brewing in Ravenswood

Want a break from IPAs and lagers? Consider heading to Is/Was for a saison-style beer. The Malt Row spot is helping Chicago maintain its title of having the most breweries of any U.S. city.

Anticipated Openings

Lynn’s Chicago Pizza in Woodlawn

Want to try Lynn’s original Dorchester thin crust? The South Side brick-and-mortar pizzeria is set to open after Labor Day. And you know we are #TeamThinCrust at City Cast 💪

Au Levain in North Center

Bistro Campagne pastry chef Angel Chavez is turning his pandemic pop-up into a permanent bakery, set to open in late September. In the meantime, get the creative pastries at the Lincoln Square and North Branch farmers markets as well as DueLire on Sundays.