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❓ Will Chicago actually replace lead pipes?
October 15, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Hi! If you’re looking for your Halloween costume, consider Fantasy Costumes. The Portage Park store is among the last indie costume shops in the city 😢 And while you’re there, say hi to my dad. Fantasy Costumes is his happy place.
What's CITY Talking About?
Prosecutors: Ex–Loretto Hospital CEO Took Bribes
George Miller is accused of accepting more than $769,000 to funnel contracts worth millions to companies run by his friend. [Block Club]
Trump, Vance in Chicago This Week
Former President Donald Trump is set to be interviewed downtown today by Bloomberg’s editor-in-chief today in the city in partnership with the Economic Club of Chicago. Running mate and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance was at a fundraiser in the Chicago suburbs Monday. [NBC Chicago]
- Trump’s appearance over the summer at a Black journalists convention in Chicago did not go well. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
E-Scooter Use Surges, But What About Injuries?
Since e-scooters arrived to Chicago in 2019, the number of rides has increased. But the city and the private companies that run the rental scooters aren’t tracking injuries. [WBEZ]
Chicago Marathon Records
Ruth Chepngeitch broke the women's world record. Catherine Debrunner set a course record in the women's wheelchair race. Plus, this year topped attendance records with more than 52,000 participants. [NBC Chicago]
- The marathon may be over, but it's still worth stopping by these restaurants near the route. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Here’s What the Rest of the Country is Talking About
City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the City Cast network to talk about stories they're watching that could impact you, too. Hear from Chicago's Jacoby Cochran along with hosts in Austin, Boise, D.C., Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Tuesday, Oct. 15
- Lucha Libre Storytime 📚 Humboldt Park | 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Free
- Bella Abzug Biography Release Party 📚 Winnetka | 6:30 p.m. | Free
- Hanif Abdurraqib Author Talk 💬 Woodlawn | 7–8:30 p.m. | $10+
- Write Club ✍️ Lakeview | 7:30 p.m. | $25 suggested donation
- Carlos Núñez 🎶 Irving Park | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | $35
Wednesday, Oct. 16
- Community Bonfire 🔥 Garfield Ridge | 5–7 p.m. | Free
- Chicago International Film Fest starts 🎥 Citywide | 6:30 p.m. | Varies
- Fruit Salad Finale 🍇 Ukrainian Village | 7–11 p.m. | $15
I’m handing off the pen to my colleagues next week while I go offline and hike. Talk soon!
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