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October 1, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
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What's CITY Talking About?
Will City Budget Vote Get Bumped to December?
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget address might be coming later than expected this month. His team is trying to find creative ways to close the almost $1 billion budget gap without raising property taxes, something Johnson campaigned on. City Council must approve a balanced budget by Dec. 31. [Crain’s 🔒]
City Searches for Christmas Tree
The city is looking for its official Christmas tree, 45 feet tall and within 50 miles of the Loop. Nominations are due Oct. 14, and the official tree lighting ceremony is Nov. 22. [WTTW]
The Sox Are the Worst 🫶
ICYMI: The White Sox officially became the worst team in modern MLB history after losing its 121st game over the weekend. A local sportswriter shared what it’s been like to cover the historically bad season. [CHGO Sports]
- Plus, the Sox are in on the joke — the team’s social media had us cackling last week. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Our Best of the South Side
After South Side Weekly put out its best of the South Side issue, the City Cast Chicago team looked at some of our favorites featured in that part of town including a cigar lounge, bilingual poetry workshop, and more. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
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+
Wednesday, Oct. 2
- ADA Trail Walk 🌳 Forest Park | 10 a.m. | Free
- Polish Chicago Tour 🇵🇱 West Town | Noon to 2 p.m. | Free
- Sugar Skulls 💀 North Lawndale | 4–5 p.m. | Free
- Wedtober Fest 💒 Ravenswood | 5:30–9 p.m. | $20+
Bye besties!
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