📍 Lower Wacker vs. the Pedway

University of Illinois Hospital Nurses Strike

Hundreds of nurses went on strike Wednesday to demand pay hikes, more staff, and better safety measures. It’s the second time UI Health's nurses have walked out this year. [CBS Chicago]

GrubHub Sold at Discount

Wonder Group Inc. bought the Chicago-based delivery service for $650 million, much less than the $7.3 billion the company was worth early in the pandemic. The deal is set to close in the first quarter of 2025. [Tribune 🔒]

Acero Charter Schools Future Uncertain

After the charter school network announced last month plans to close seven schools in the wake of a budget shortfall, Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized CPS leadership and said the district needs to create a “contingency plan.” [Chalkbeat]

• Add this to the ongoing tension between Johnson and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Inside Chicago’s Underground Network

When you get lost on Chicago’s underground streets, you might just be trying to figure out how to get out. But a local tour guide shares how the city’s lower streets, Pedway, and abandoned freight tunnels came to be such an integral part of the city. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

With two weeks until Thanksgiving, are you stressed about what to eat on turkey day? Whether you’re dining in, taking out, or just looking for something unique, Hey Chicago has rounded up holiday specials.

Pre-Orders

The Goddess & Grocer in Gold Coast, West Town, and Fulton Market

Order turkey dinners big and small from the local chain with meals for two people and up to 12. Plus, the menu has vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Pickup and delivery are Nov. 27–28.

Virtue in Hyde Park

Impress your guests with a meal prepared by James Beard Award–winning chefs. Feast on turkey, mac and cheese, collard greens, gumbo, and bourbon pecan pie. Pick up your order Nov. 27.

Gene’s Sausage Shop in Lincoln Square

Order a fresh turkey in all sizes by Nov. 22. The European market is also selling a few smoked turkeys and sides like stuffing and gravy 🤤

Sanders BBQ Supply in Beverly

The new South Side BBQ spot has all the Thanksgiving fixings from smoked turkey to brisket to lamp chops. Pick up the meal on Nov. 27.

Cadinho Bakery in McKinley Park

Spice up Thanksgiving dessert with treats like French silk pie and Portuguese flan. The new Southwest Side bakery is taking pre-orders.

Delightful Pastries in Portage Park

The Northwest Side bakery — known for its paczki — also makes a mean pie. Order flavors like bourbon chocolate pecan, cranberry fudge, and more. You can take a savory pie-making class Nov. 23.