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☂️ Is it raining deputy mayors?
September 17, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
It’s been a couple of days, and I’m still so happy for Liza Colón-Zayas, who took home her first Emmy for her performance as Tina in “The Bear.” I will be rewatching the “Napkins” episode to celebrate.
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In Shelter News …
Days before the city is set to share its plan to combine its migrant and homeless shelter systems, officials closed a Gold Coast homeless shelter used during the Democratic National Convention. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
DePaul Security Guard on Being Fired
Terrance Freeman alleges he was fired from the university for being “too friendly to Palestinian students” during protest encampments in the spring. [CBS Chicago]
Dion’s Chicago Dream Gets Its Flowers
The Englewood organization fighting food insecurity got a presidential award for building community through its wellness program. [Block Club]
- Founder Dion Dawson shared with us how his own food insecurity growing up made him want to give back. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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