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🎃 Your Halloween checklist in Chicago
September 30, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Hello, hello! We’re back with our monthly guide, sharing everything from how to get into the spooky season to early voting tips.
What's CITY Talking About?
What’s Next for the Sky After Firing Head Coach?
The Sky fired head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season where the team went 13–27 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Rookie Angel Reese said she was “heartbroken” and Weatherspoon was why she came to Chicago. [CBS Sports]
- In other basketball news, former Bulls star Derrick Rose announced last week he was retiring. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Mental Health Emergency Response Teams Changes
The Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program announced plans to only deploy mental health professionals to mental health–related 911 calls. Police and firefighters won’t be sent anymore. [Block Club]
Inside Chicago Musician Retirement Fund
Eligible Chicago musicians can apply to Golden Egg, a matching retirement program funded by the city, through Dec. 31. [WBEZ]
Holiday Reservations at The Walnut Room
Another sign the holidays are fast approaching? Reservations at Macy’s Walnut Room are now open for the holiday season starting Nov. 2 and lasting through Jan. 12. [NBC Chicago]
What To Do
Monday, Sep. 30
- What’s In Your Closet 👕 Humboldt Park | 2–3 p.m. | Free
- NotMeWe Karaoke Fundraiser 🎤 Grand Crossing | 6–9 p.m. | Donation suggested
- Charli XCX, Troye Sivan 💚 United Center | 7:30 p.m. | $138+
- Luis Fonsi 🎶 Auditorium Theatre | 8 p.m. | $45+
Tuesday, Oct. 1
- Park District Budget Forum 💻 Online | 6–7:30 p.m. | Free
- “Let’s Move the Needle” 🧵 Andersonville | 7–9 p.m. | Free
- “Leonora” opens 🎶 The Loop | 7:30 p.m. | $60+
- 312 Live 🎤 Hyde Park | 9 p.m. | $12+
I’m extremely jealous of everyone seeing Charli XCX and Troye Sivan at the United Center tonight 🥲 Off to learning the “Apple” TikTok at home.
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