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December 5, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
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What's CITY Talking About?
Chicagoans Draw Neighborhood Boundaries
Residents identified 100 unique neighborhood boundaries as part of a University of Chicago survey. Researchers also found while Rogers Park and Hyde Park have strong neighborhood identities, no one really says "Near West Side.” [Block Club]
- What is the difference between Chicago neighborhoods and community areas? [Hey Chicago 💻]
Yuengling Coming to Illinois
The oldest brewery in the country is expanding to Illinois next month. While there aren’t too many details yet, Yuengling said Illinoisans should be able to get the brews at restaurants, bars, and stores across the state. [NBC Chicago]
Do These Chicago Holiday Attractions Actually Suck?
Can you guess popular Chicago holiday attractions based on their one-star Yelp reviews? Axios’ Carrie Shepherd and Monica Eng try. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
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
Friday, Dec. 6
- Winterland returns ❄️ Gallagher Way | 4–9 p.m. | Free
- Teen Silent Movie in the Park 🎦 Archer Heights | 5–7 p.m. | Free
- Winter Walk on Wilson 🚶Uptown | 5–8 p.m. | Free
- Holiday Sing-Along 🎶 Millennium Park | 6 p.m. | Free
- Pizza With Santa 🍕 Burr Ridge | 6–7:30 p.m. | Varies
- Holiday Market 🛍️ Tinley Park | 6–10 p.m. | Varies
- Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” opens 🩰 The Loop | 7 p.m. | $36+
- “The Art of Petrykivka” opens 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Village | 7 p.m. | $10
- “Home Alone” Screening With Macaulay Culkin 🏠 Rosemont | 7:30 p.m. | $37
- Holidays A Capella starts 🎵 Chicagoland | Varies | Varies
- Holiday Vibes Silent Party 🎧 Grand Crossing | 10 p.m. | $10
When the flu takes you down, you have more time to scroll, which is why I’m now daydreaming of Chicago hot dog focaccia and cookies from the Tribune’s annual holiday contest 🤤
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