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🚨 Will ShotSpotter stay or go now?
September 18, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
G’morning ☀️ We’re talking about City Council ahead of today’s meeting — and we have a Connections-style game to warm up! If you can’t crack the code, don’t sweat. We’ll share the answers in tomorrow’s newsletter.
What's CITY Talking About?
Congressional Hearing Spotlights Local Hate Crime
Nearly a year after a 6-year-old Palestinian boy Wadee Alfayoumi was stabbed to death in Plainfield, his mother headed to Washington D.C. for a congressional hearing on hate crimes. A resolution named in his honor aims to combat hate crimes against Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities. [Tribune 🔒]
Welcome to Chicago’s ‘Brown Belt’
Mexicans make up more than 50% of the population in 15 neighborhoods, most of which are on the Southwest Side, according to a new report by the UIC Great Cities Institute. [Block Club]
I don't think that the Starbucks will necessarily be the reason why property values and property taxes will go up ─ the changes in Little Village have been happening.
Where the ‘Starbucks Effect’ is Coming Next
As Little Village prepares to be home to Starbucks' next site by Friday, residents and community activists voice their concerns. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Michael Jordan Home Finds Buyer
After 12 years on the market, the Highland Park mansion where the former Bulls star resided finally has a potential buyer. The ultimate sale price will be finalized in the coming weeks. [Crain’s 🔒]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Sep. 18
- Book Swap 📚 Dan Ryan Woods | 4–7 p.m. | Free
- Writing Workshop 📝Uptown | 6–7 p.m. | Suggested donation
- Bakeries Fun Run 🧁 Pilsen, Little Village | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | $10+
- The Chicago Water Music 🌊 Riverwalk | 7–8:30 p.m. | Free
Thursday, Sep. 19
- Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up starts 🎃 Goose Island | 4–10 p.m. | $19+
- International Cafe 🗣️ Avondale | 6 p.m. | Suggested donation
- Reeling Film Fest starts 🎞️ Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Edgewater | 7 p.m. | $15+
- Boxing Show 🥊 Englewood | 7 p.m. | Free
- “In Process” Release Party 🎶 West Loop | 7–9 p.m. | Free
I have to return some books before I put more on hold 😅 But I’m eyeing this list for Latinx History Month!
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