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⛔Another migrant shelter shuts its doors.
December 4, 2024 · —Natalie Rivera
Hello! It’s City Cast’s Natalie Rivera filling in for Sidney Madden. It’s not even 2025 yet, and I’m already counting down the days to see Kendrick Lamar and SZA next year. Yep, they just announced a tour, and they’re making a stop at Soldier Field in June 🥳
What's CITY Talking About?
New Cook County State’s Attorney Sworn In
Eileen O’Neill Burke vowed to crack down on gun crimes Monday after being sworn in as the new Cook County state’s attorney. She succeeds Kim Foxx, who hopes her decision not to run for another term will “model rest for Black women.” [Sun Times, The Triibe]
More Migrant Shelters Close
A shelter that once housed as many as 900 migrants has closed, making it the third and last shelter to shut its doors on the Near West Side. About seven shelters are still left in Chicago. [Block Club]
In Food News …
From a coffee shop in North Lawndale to tavern-cut pizza in West Town, Tribune food critic Louisa Chu is here with some exciting restaurant openings. Plus, we learn about an indigenous food program in Albany Park. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Unpopular Sucker Fish is Lake Michigan’s BFF
The underestimated sucker fish is essential to the Great Lakes ecosystem, according to a recent study. Sucker fish contribute nutrients that can help bulk up algae and aquatic insects eaten by other animals. [WTTW]
What To Do
Wednesday, Dec. 4
- Family Animal Olympics Trail 👟 Western Springs | 10 a.m. to Noon | Free
- Holiday Makers Market 🛍️ Harold Washington Library | 3–7:30 p.m. | Free
- Sensory Friendly ZooLights Night ✨ Lincoln Park | 4:30–9 p.m. | $7
- “A Nativity Tribute” ✝️ River North | 7–8:30 p.m. | $50
Thursday, Dec. 5
- One of a Kind Show starts 🛍️ Merchandise Mart | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | $15
- Coat Drive & Holiday Social 🧥 Washington Park | 5–8:30 p.m. | New coat or $40 for admission
- Tree Lighting 🌲 Elmhurst | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Free
- “Elf the Musical Jr. ” opens 🧝 Beverly | 7 p.m. | $15
- “Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs 'A Christmas Carol' Again” opens 🎭 Wicker Park | 8 p.m. | $16
- Cyndi Lauper Farewell Tour 🎤 United Center | 8 p.m. | $29
That’s it from me! Like Santa does with his list every year, make sure to check that winter driving list twice, and stay safe out there!
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