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City Hall, CPS Employment Shake-Ups

This week, the deputy mayor of intergovernmental affairs resigned and Chicago Public Schools fired its sports director. Turnover has also been high at the city’s cultural affairs department — 13 staffers have left since a new commissioner was appointed six months ago. [Sun-Times, WBEZ]

Introducing This Year’s Open House Sites

Al-Sadiq Mosque in Bronzeville and the Wild Mile floating eco-park on the North Branch of the Chicago River are among the new sites you can visit during the Chicago Architecture Center’s Open House next month. [Chicago Architecture Center]

• With all that sightseeing, you’re going to need an architecture glossary. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Where to Find a Good Cocktail in Chicago

From unique artisanal offerings to happy hours to drinks that won’t break the bank, the Infatuation Chicago’s John Ringor shares where to find the best cocktails. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Is a Lucky Charm Purse the Next Rat Hole?

A clear purse full of Lucky Charms is sitting on top of a pole in Avondale, which naturally captured the interest of Chicagoans on social media. Is it an art installation? A new tourist attraction? TBD. [Block Club]

• Speaking of Chicago symbols, vote in the last round of our icon tournament. [Hey Chicago 💻]