City Cast Chicago
💵 Will pensions break Chicago’s budget?
October 28, 2024
Happy Monday! Executive producer Simone Alicea here in for Sidney. Thanks to those of you who became City Cast Chicago members during our fall campaign last week. If you didn’t get a chance to join, have no fear! You can become a City Cast Chicago member any time.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined 💟 Now you’ll be as fashionable as we are.
What's CITY Talking About?
Lil Durk Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot
The Grammy-winning rapper and Englewood native is accused of orchestrating the 2022 killing of rapper Quando Rondo, in Los Angeles. Prosecutors say it was retaliation for the 2020 shooting of Chicago rapper King Von. [Associated Press]
Why Can’t CPD Keep Officers?
A new investigation finds nearly one in six officers hired since 2016 have left the Chicago Police Department. While many veteran officers are retiring, newer officers are often leaving for the burbs. [Sun-Times]
Don’t Bet On Missed Field Goals
Illinois has banned certain professional football bets, including first plays and missed kicks, at the request of the NFL. The league worries these bets are too easy for a player, coach, or referee to manipulate. [Tribune 🔒]
Again With The Pensions
As the city stares down a nearly $1 billion deficit, Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to give his budget address this week. One word you’re almost guaranteed to hear: pensions. A professor explains why Chicago’s pension problems persist. [🎧City Cast Chicago]
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What To Do
Monday, Oct. 28
- Trick or Treat on Southport 🍬 Lakeview | 4-7 p.m. | Free
- Music of the Baroque: The Elements 🎶 Harris Theater | 7:30 p.m. | $33+
- Sting 3.0 Tour 🎫 Auditorium Theatre | 8 p.m. | $72+
Tuesday, Oct. 29
- Iowa Wild at Chicago Wolves 🥅 Rosemont | 11 a.m. | $18+
- Spooky Bingo 🔵 Roselle | 5:30-7 p.m. | $10-12
- Translating South Asia 📖 South Loop | 6-8 p.m. | $5
- Book Club Run with Author Erika Sánchez 🏃 Cicero | 6-8:30 p.m. | $10+
- Usher: Past Present Future Tour 🎫 United Center | 8 p.m. | $70+
Sid will be back with us tomorrow. Until next time!
— Simone
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