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September 3, 2024 · — Adrian González
Hey, friends! I always enjoy closing out August with a long holiday weekend. As we shift to September, I’m stoked for (hopefully) cooler weather, autumn colors, and the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade.
And that’s just the beginning of September fun in Chicago.
What's CITY Talking About?
Illinois Flag Redesign
Starting today, the Illinois Flag Commission is accepting new flag design submissions through October 18. Ten designs will be shortlisted for public voting starting January 1. [WGN]
- Will the new state flag be as good as the Chicago flag? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
CTA Tests AI Gun Detetection
Artificial intelligence tech to identify guns in surveillance video is being used on 250 cameras at train stations, the transit agency said. Chicago is a month into a yearlong pilot with company ZeroEyes, raising concern among civil rights advocates. [Sun-Times]
School Bus Drivers Enter Third Week of Strike
SCR Medical Transportation is Chicago Public Schools' largest bus service provider for students with disabilities. Striking employees at the Burnside company are demanding higher pay. [Block Club]
- The strike occurs as CPS continues to struggle to get buses to students who need transportation. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
North Lake Shore Drive Overnight Closures
CDOT is resuming the resurfacing of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive tonight. Lanes in both directions will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. nightly this week. [City of Chicago]
What To Do
Tuesday, Sep. 3
- Jazz’n in the Parks 🎺 Calumet Heights | 5–6:30 p.m. | Free
- ACOTAR Books Trivia 🐉 Logan Square | 7–9 p.m. | $12+
- 606 Open Mic 🎤 Wicker Park | 10 p.m. | Free
Wednesday, Sep. 4
- Golden Star Club 🎭 Englewood | 10 a.m. to Noon | Free
- Somatic Movement 💟 Irving Park | 1:45–3 p.m. | $15
- One Book, One Chicago Unveiling 📖 Harold Washington Library | 2–3 p.m. | Free
- Forest Therapy 🌳 Morton Grove | 5:30–7 p.m. | Free
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