City Cast Chicago
🗳️ The election results we know (so far)
November 6, 2024
Hey there 👋 The Associated Press has called the presidential race for Donald Trump. We’re bringing you the local election results we know so far. These are preliminary — mail-in ballots still need to be counted.
Our City Cast Chicago podcast episode will be out within the hour. And our colleagues in Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Madison have more on election results in key swing states.
What (Else) is Chicago Talking About
Police Officer Dies After Chatham Shooting
Enrique Martinez, a 26-year-old police officer, died Monday night after a shooting during a traffic stop. Another person also died. [NBC Chicago]
Two People Fatally Shot at Navy Pier
A “disgruntled ex-employee” killed two people at the tourist attraction Tuesday, police said. Navy Pier leadership said the shooting was isolated. [WGN]
Is CTA Really Back to Pre-Pandemic Service?
Workers and transit advocates are skeptical of a new fall train schedule showing a 20% increase in rail service. [Block Club]
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon Opens Soon
Mark your calendars for Nov. 15 and grab your skates: The ice skating ribbon will open next week. Plus, it celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. [ABC7]
What To Do
Wednesday, Nov. 6
- Fitness Hike 🚶 Brezina Woods | 10 a.m. | Free
- Puzzlemania 🧩 Bronzeville | 1–3 p.m. | Free
- Live Jazz 🎷 Garfield Park | 5:30–7:15 p.m. | Free
- Casino Uptown 🎰 Uptown | 5:30–9:30 p.m. | $25+
- Neurodivergent Speed Dating 💟 West Town | 7–10 p.m. | $13+
Thursday, Nov. 7
- Mobile DMV 🪪 Humboldt Park | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free
- Radicle Conversation 🎨 Hyde Park | 6–8 p.m. | Free
- “Gilmore Girls” Trivia Night 🍂 Lincoln Square | 7–9 p.m. | $25
- Beginner Pottery Class starts 🏺 Logan Square | 7–9 p.m. | $135
- “American Railroad” 🎵 Harris Theater | 7:30 p.m. | $49+
In completely non-related election news, one YouTuber took on the three-foot meatball sandwich at Fontano’s Subs. I had the meat sweats just watching 😅
—Sidney Madden
Correction: Tuesday’s newsletter included a link to the wrong Girl, I Guess voter guide. Monday’s newsletter should have said the North Side alcohol ban was a binding ballot measure. Thanks to readers who caught the errors.
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