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⚖️ The rise and fall of Mike Madigan
October 7, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Big news to start the week: Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is due in court downtown this week as his federal corruption trial begins. We have what you need to know in today’s newsletter and City Cast Chicago’s podcast episode.
What's CITY Talking About?
What’s Next for Board of Ed?
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to announce new appointments to the Board of Education this morning. ICYMI: The entire board announced their resignations last week amid tension between the mayor’s office and district leadership. [Chalkbeat]
Metra’s Union Station–O’Hare Dreams
The commuter train agency is considering a permanent service increase between the city’s downtown train station and Northwest Side airport after running the route hourly during the summer’s Democratic National Convention. [Crain’s 🔒]
Garfield Park Conservatory Fees for Non-Residents
The West Side conservatory will start charging admission fees next week to visitors who don’t live in Chicago. The move will help pay for maintenance. Prices will be $10 for non-resident adults, and $5 for adults 65 and older, college students, and kids ages 7–17. Kids under 7 will get in for free. [Block Club]
Welcome to Chicago Fashion Week
Chicago has spawned fashion greats like Law Roach and the late Virgil Abloh. Now the city’s fashion week kicks off Wednesday and will feature more than 50 events of fashion shows, seminars, and more. [The Triibe]
What To Do
Monday, Oct. 7
- Budgeting Basics 💸 Chatham | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Free
- Bike Safety 🚲 Humboldt Park | 4:30–6 p.m. | Free
- “All Happy Families” 🎥 Lakeview | 6:30 p.m. | $11
- Witch Mixology 🧹River North | 6–8 p.m. | $35
- Soap Making 🧼 Pilsen | 6–8 p.m. | $35+
- The Moth StorySLAM | Lincoln Park | 7–9:30 p.m. | $15
Tuesday, Oct. 8
- Blood Drive 🩸 Irving Park | 1–6 p.m. | Free
- Get Lit: Rise of the Dragons 🐉 The Loop | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | $18+
- Pumpkin Painting Contest 🎃 Wicker Park | 8–9:30 p.m. | $20
- Los Yesterdays 🎤 South Loop | 8:30 p.m. | $25+
Ciao! Adios! Au revoir! 再见! (Can you tell I’m back on Duolingo? 🤓)
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