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🧦 The Sox are officially the worst
September 24, 2024
It’s official: The Sox are among the worst teams in MLB history. The silver lining? At least games are discounted and the Sox social media is getting creative.
What's CITY Talking About?
Will CPS CEO Be Ousted?
Mayor Brandon Johnson reportedly asked Pedro Martinez, the leader of Chicago Public Schools, to step down last week over a budget disagreement. The school board is set to meet Thursday, and they technically have the power to fire Martinez. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Chicago’s Haitian Community Comes Together
The city’s Haitian community braved the rain Sunday to gather downtown to celebrate their culture and denounce former President Donald Trump’s false claims about Haitian immigrants in Ohio. [WBEZ]
West Side Court to Celebrate ‘Hoop Dreams’
A Garfield Park basketball court is being dedicated Saturday to the 1994 documentary that followed two young Black Chicagoans chasing NBA dreams. [NewCity]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Sep. 24
- Nature’s Art Box 🎨 Willow Springs | 10:30 a.m. | Free
- Fermenting Cooking Class 🥒 Albany Park | 6–7:30 p.m. | $25
- Titus Burgess 🎤 Fulton Market | 7:30 p.m. | $40+
Wednesday, Sep. 25
- Voting While Trans Workshop 🗳️Harold Washington Library 6–7:30 p.m. | Free
- Elevated Open Mic 🎤 Chicago Lawn | 6:30–11 p.m. | Free
- “A Cup of Water” Conversation 📕 Andersonville | 7–9 p.m. | Free
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