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🏫 Chicago’s new school board (for now)
October 8, 2024
On this day 153 years ago, the Great Chicago Fire began in the O’Leary barn. We talked a few years ago about how the city was built to burn.
What's CITY Talking About?
School Board Chaos Continues
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced six nominees to the school board Monday following the entire board’s resignation last week. The mayor did not say if he's directing the new board to fire the head of CPS or take a loan to bridge a budget gap. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
NASCAR’s Economic Impact
This year’s street race generated more than $128 million, a new report from the city’s tourism agency estimates. That’s up from last year. [WTTW]
Bat Exposure at Salt Shed
Anyone that had contact with a bat flying around during the Goose concert Sept. 12 may need to get a rabies vaccine, the city’s health department said. [Block Club]
What To Do
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+
Wednesday, Oct. 9
- Kamayan Feast & “Food Roots” Screening 🇵🇭 River North | 5:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. | $55
- Night of Nature Play 🌳 Dan Ryan Woods | 6–8 p.m. | Free
- Black Lab 🤎 Bridgeport | 7:30–10 p.m. | $5
- Bathe 🎤 Lakeview | 8 p.m. | $17+
- Chicago Fashion Week starts 👗 Citywide | 6–10 p.m. | Varies
Free · Daily