City Cast Chicago
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December 9, 2024
Hi 👋 Today we’re kicking off our end-of-year City Cast Chicago membership campaign, and new members who join this week get something special: exclusive City Cast Chicago tote bags!
National news is overwhelming right now, but at Hey Chicago and City Cast Chicago, we’ve always been focused on the stories that connect you to your neighbors and make our city feel like home. When you become a City Cast Chicago member, you directly support our ability to bring Chicago more stories that connect all of us. Will you become a member today?
What's CITY Talking About?
Going Beyond the Numbers in Chicago’s Gun Deaths
Gun violence stories in Chicago are often reduced to statistics. That's why The Trace ran a survivor storytelling workshop. We spent some time in the workshop and spoke with people who lost loved ones to gun violence. Here’s what we learned. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Who Will Be Next Blackhawks Coach?
After Luke Richardson was fired last week, fans and analysts are creating shortlists for who could be the next head coach. Perhaps veteran coach Todd McLellan, who has been to the Stanley Cup playoffs eight times? Or someone familiar with the organization like interim coach Anders Sorensen? [CHGO Sports 🔒]
- The Bears are also on the hunt for a new head coach after firing Matt Eberflus late last month. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
New Documentary Highlights Unfair Housing Practices
Artist Tonika Lewis Johnson’s new film “unBlock Englewood,” which highlights her efforts to repair homes in the South Side neighborhood, premieres Wednesday at Kennedy-King College. [Block Club]
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What To Do
Monday, Dec. 9
- Sci-Fi/Horror Drawing Workshop ✏️ Pilsen | 2:30–4 p.m. | Free
- 103.5 KISS FM Jingle Ball 🔔 Rosemont | 7 p.m. | $66+
- The Moth StorySlam 🗣️ Lincoln Park | 7 p.m. | $15
- Mask-Required Speed Dating 😷 West Town | 7–10 p.m. | $13
Tuesday, Dec. 10
- Kids Holiday Arts & Crafts 🎨 Norwood Park | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | $8
- Teen DIY Slime 💚South Chicago | 4–5:30 p.m. | Free
- “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” opens 🎼 The Loop | 7 p.m. | $34+
- Open Cabaret: Holiday Spectacular 🎭 Lakeview | 7 p.m. | $23+
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—Sidney Madden
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