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🌎 Is this Chicago neighborhood ‘coolest’ in world?
September 27, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Happy Friday! ICYMI: Logan Square was ranked among the coolest neighborhoods in the world 🌎 We’ve got your weekend events in Logan and beyond below. But, first, will you take our survey to tell us how to make Hey Chicago better?
What's CITY Talking About?
Rift Between Mayor, CPS Boss As Budget Looms
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have been in a public power struggle this week — with Johnson reportedly asking for Martinez’s resignation. How is that conflict rippling into city budget talks and upcoming school board elections? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Introducing This Year’s Christkindlmarket Mug ☕
The German-style market is bringing back its iconic boot-shaped mug when the Daley Plaza and Aurora markets return Nov. 22. The Wrigleyville market isn’t returning this year due to the NHL Winter Classic and other programming. [TimeOut Chicago]
- You all were pretty fond of the 2023 design — it won our Christkindlmarket mug bracket! [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
This Week’s Must-Listen
Ever wonder who runs the Chicagofood subreddit? Mitch Gropman gave a wide-ranging interview on the city’s food scene as the moderator of the popular subreddit. [The Hunger]
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Your Chicago News Quiz
Ready, set, news quiz! Look up past newsletters and City Cast Chicago podcasts for help.
Former Bulls player Derrick Rose announced this week he’s retiring from the NBA. What Chicago high school did he go to?
- Simeon
- Whitney Young
- Mount Carmel
- Kenwood
What To Do
Friday, Sep. 27
- Girls Day of Play 💗 Citywide | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free
- Park Produce Pop-Up 🍎 Columbus Park | 4–7 p.m. | Free
- Pass the Mic Karaoke 🎙️ Englewood | 5–6:30 p.m. | Free
- John Akomfrah: “Four Nocturnes” opens 📽️ Lincoln Park | Noon to 7 p.m. | $15
- Irish American Movie Hooley 🇮🇪 Wilmette | 8 p.m. | $12
Saturday, Sep. 28
- AIDS Run & Walk 🏃 Soldier Field | 9 a.m. | $20+
- Bloomingdale Trail Run 👟 Logan Square | 9 a.m. | $40
- Homeownership Seminar 🏠 Gage Park | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free
- Randolph Street Market 🛍️ Fulton Market | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | $12
- Plant-Based Festival 🌱 Woodlawn | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free
- Plot Twist Used Books opens 📚 Jefferson Park | 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Varies
- Art Walk 🎨 Beverly | Noon to 5 p.m. | Free
- Birds, Bikes, & Beats 🚲 Big Marsh Park | Noon to 7 p.m. | $10 suggested donation
- Jazz Fest starts 🎺 Hyde Park | 1:30 p.m. to midnight | $10 suggested donation
- A-Town House Music 🎶 Aurora | 3 p.m. | $40
- Marz Anniversary Party 🍻 McKinley Park | 4 p.m. to Midnight | $15+
Sunday, Sep. 29
- Reduce Waste Sustainability Market ♻️ North Center | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Varies
- Sky Blue Music Fest 🎶 Woodlawn | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Free
- Law Roach 👠 Pilsen | Noon | $41
- Cheese & Chocolate Fondue Cooking Class 🧀 Lincoln Park | 1–3 p.m. | $45
- Migrant Support Collective Launch Party 💟 Uptown | 1–4 p.m. | $20
- Satrangi Naach Night 🌈 Near South Side | 4–8 p.m. | $15+
- Plogging 🗑️ Logan Square | 6–8 p.m. | Free
- Simone Biles & Gold Over America Tour 🤸 United Center | 7 p.m. | $50+
Off to East Lansing to see Ohio State kick Michigan State’s butt 💔 At the least the Illini are 3–0 (for now).
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