City Cast Chicago
🍬 Where to shop for Halloween candy
October 23, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
Heyyyy! I’m back from hiking in Shenandoah National Park and dodging eighth graders in D.C. just in time for our fall membership campaign 🙂
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What's CITY Talking About?
Did This Tech Lead to Artificially High Rents in Chi?
Chicagoland landlords priced tens of thousands of units with help from RealPage, a Texas-based tech company. But a federal antitrust lawsuit alleges the algorithm contributed to steep rent increases. [WBEZ]
Chicago the Rattiest City … Again
For the tenth year in a row, pest control company Orkin has crowned Chicago the “rattiest city” in the country. How has Chicago held onto the honor? Orkin credits the city’s many alleyways. [Block Club]
- The city’s rat czar has some tips for how to keep the critters away. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
- Is anyone really surprised? “Rat Hole” has become a tourist destination. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
New Bulls Team Takes the Court Tonight
The Bulls’ first regular season game is tonight in New Orleans. How will the team fare without DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso? Will Lonzo Ball’s knee hold up after it kept him off the court for years? What does new trade Josh Giddey have to offer? Time will tell. [CHGO Sports 🔒]
- Plus, the United Center has a new menu. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
How to Make Chicago Your Own Candy Land
Halloween is fast approaching, and influencer Jenny LeFlore, aka Mama Fresh, shares the best local candy shops and some Chicago candy history. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Oct. 23
- Yoga with DuShaun 🤸 Garfield Park Conservatory | 6 p.m. | $5
- Book Club Run of "Summerdale” 📚 Andersonville | 6-8:30 p.m. | $10+
- Spooktacular Paint -N- Sip 👻 Old Town | 7-9 p.m. | $40
- Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa 🎫 Hyde Park | 7 p.m. | $17
Thursday, Oct. 24
- Fall Color Excursion 🍂 Caldwell Woods | 10 a.m. | Free
- Chicago River Summit 🏞️ Lincoln Park | 11:30 a.m. to- 5:30 p.m. | $75
- Excel with Spreadsheets 🔣 Homan Square | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Free
- Pumpkin Splash 🌊 Schaumburg | 6-8 p.m. | $15+
- Maggie Rogers: Don’t Forget Me Tour 🎫 United Center | 7:30 p.m. | $25+
If Chicago had mountains nearby, it really would be game over for all other cities …
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