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Complaints Against Mayor’s Ex-Spokesperson

Records show City Hall staffers filed internal complaints about Ronnie Reese, accusing him of sexual harassment, racism, and more. One complaint alleged Reese said he was “untouchable.” The former communications director was fired last month and has denied the allegations. [Tribune 🔒]

Another Migrant Shelter Closes

As the city prepares to merge its migrant shelter and homeless shelter systems, the Super 8 Motel shelter in Rogers Park closed last weekend. [Block Club]

This Week’s Must-Read

Want some serious monkey business to talk about with relatives? A Chicago zookeeper used some of his retirement savings to open a primate sanctuary in Indiana for animals who were test subjects at academic, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical labs. [Chicago magazine]

After we talked about the city’s underground network of tunnels on the City Cast Chicago podcast, we polled readers and listeners on where they would rather get lost: the Pedway or Lower Wacker. More than 75% of you said you’d rather get lost on the Pedway.

The Pedway Preference

Ted H.: “I can pull out my phone to get oriented without being in danger of causing a car crash. On Lower Wacker, I have to keep going until I come out.”

Mary V.: “People are around to give directions.”

Clau M.: “Lower Wacker is spooky as hell. In the winter you are not only lost, but cold.”

Sean H.: “There’s a gym, a pool, city hall, a department store, and trains on the Pedway! Who wouldn't want to get lost there?”

Jon S.: “At least you’re not flying at 50 mph.”

Team Lower Wacker

Colin B.: “I've been driving it for years to find the cheapest parking lots downtown. I can handle Lower Wacker Drive really well. No need for a GPS with no signal down there anymore for me.”

Andi F.: “I’d be in my car and would feel safer.”

KT: “There is more fresh air.”

Knowing how to navigate the Pedway or Lower Wacker could help save you from upcoming holiday traffic 😅