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❄️ Chicago’s best holiday festivities
November 19, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
G’morning! We shared last week where to order Thanksgiving meals, and we’re sharing where to find free turkeys on today’s City Cast Chicago podcast. Tune in 🦃
What's CITY Talking About?
DOJ Wants Records Related to Sonya Massey Death
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating how local police treat Black people and people with disabilities. That's why they're seeking records related to the shooting earlier this summer when a sheriff’s deputy killed the 36-year-old Black woman in her Springfield home. [AP]
New Chicago Fire FC Stadium
The soccer team could be playing at The 78 in South Loop or at Lincoln Yards on the North Side. Billionaire owner Joe Mansueto set to move forward with one of the options soon. [Crain’s 🎁]
PAWS Chicago Headed to the Burbs?
The no-kill animal shelter wants to open a post in northwest suburban Hawthorn Woods, but some residents are worried about how the new facility would affect property values and noise levels. The village board will consider the request Monday. [The Daily Herald 🔒]
- Meanwhile, Chicago Animal Care and Control is overwhelmed with pets. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
High School Hoop Stars
Three sophomores are the talk of the town in the local high school basketball scene — including Devin Cleveland from Kenwood Academy. The 6-foot-2 point guard already has offers from Illinois, DePaul, Michigan, and more. [Chicago magazine]
What To Do
Tuesday, Nov. 19
- Qigong & Sound 🌬️ Willow Springs | 10 a.m. | Free
- “Yippee Ki Yay” opens 🎭 Water Tower Place | 7 p.m. | $37+
- “Twilight” Trivia Night 🍎 Logan Square | 7–9 p.m. | $10+
Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Polish Book Discussion Club 🇵🇱 Archer Heights | 1–2 p.m. | Free
- Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️⚧️ Austin | 5–8 p.m. | Free
- TDOR Mural Unveiling 🎨 Andersonville | 6–8 p.m. | Free
- Speed Dating 💗 Forest Park | 6–8 p.m. | $45
- Carminho 🎤 Fulton Market | 7:30 p.m. | $38+
- BYOB Books & Bevys 📚 Hyde Park | 7–8:30 p.m. | $5+
As promised, here are the answers to yesterday’s Connections:
- 🚆 Red Line stops: 95th/Dan Ryan, Chinatown, Howard, Roosevelt
- 🐂 Chicago mascots: Benny, Clark, Southpaw, Staley
- 🎵 Songs about Chicago: “65th & Ingleside,” “Chicago,” “End of Beginning,” “Homecoming”
- 📍 Places named after the Pritzkers: Cindy’s Rooftop, military museum, pavilion, UChicago med school
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