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👀 What another Trump term means in Chicago
November 8, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
TGIF 🎉 We’re here with our news quiz, end-of-week roundup on the pod, and all the weekend events.
What's CITY Talking About?
A Second Trump Term in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is worried about mass deportation, the O’Hare Airport expansion project, and more as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Two Grocery Stores Reopen on South Side
If you missed the reopenings of Save A Lot stores in West Pullman and South Chicago Thursday, you can still get a chance at the $10 gift card giveaway Saturday. Three more will open next month. [Block Club]
Scottie Pippen’s Highland Park Home Sold (Again)
The former Bulls star sold his north suburban home at a loss in 2021 amid his divorce. Now, the Highland Park home sold again for a little more than what Pippen bought it for 20 years ago. Getting the short end of the stick again, Scottie. [Crain’s 🔒]
This Week’s Must-Read
Ever wonder where all the frogs in Chicago went? Scientists say the declining frog population tells us a lot about the environment. [WBEZ]
Your Chicago News Quiz
Welcome to the news quiz corner! Look at past newsletters and podcasts. Here’s the first Q!
True or False: The CTA says it's back to pre-pandemic scheduled service.
- True
- False
What To Do
Friday, Nov. 8
- Eat-N-Peace ☮️ Englewood | 5–7 p.m. | Free
- Fillet of Solo Festival starts 🎭 Rogers Park | 7 p.m. | $12+
- Do Not Disturb Book Club 🤫 Hyde Park | 7–8:15 p.m. | Free
- Muti & the CSO 🎻 The Loop | 7:30 p.m. | $45+
- Harry Styles vs. One Direction 🕺 Wicker Park | 9 p.m. | $18+
Saturday, Nov. 9
- Fishing Derby 🐟 Palos Park | 8 a.m. | Free
- CHIRP Record Fair 💿 West Loop | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | $7+
- City Civics Day 🏙️ Near West Side | 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free
- Holiday Hot Chocolate 1-Mile Run ☕ West Lawn | 10 a.m. to Noon | Free
- Pumpkin Smash 🎃 Citywide | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free
- Elf’d Up opens 🧝Wrigleyville | 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. | Free entry
- Billie Eilish Drag Brunch starts 💚 Northalsted | 11 a.m., 1:15 p.m. | $68+
- Twisted Science Scavenger Hunt 🧪 Museum of Science & Industry | 1–3 p.m. | $19 plus museum admission
- Beat the Pickleball Pro 🎾 Lincoln Park | 3–5 p.m. | $50
- Black Girl Book Fair 📚 The Loop | 7–10 p.m. | Free entry
- “Bram Stoker's Dracula” in Concert 🧛 The Loop | 7:30–10 p.m. | $89+
- Scorpio Sneaker Bash 👟 Pullman | 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. | $30+
Sunday, Nov. 10
- “A Night With You” ✒️ DuSable Black History Museum | 2–4 p.m. | $10
- Shakespeare Acting Workshop 🎭 Pilsen | 2–4 p.m. | Free
- Family Music & Movement Story Time 🎸 Uptown | 3–4 p.m. | Free
- Logan Square Preservation Meet-up 🤝 Hermosa | 3–6 p.m. | Free
- Lupe Fiasco 🎶 Salt Shed | 8 p.m. | $39+
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