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December 10, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
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What's CITY Talking About?
Police Oversight Board President Pulled Over 5 Times
As he works on legislation to limit traffic stops, Anthony Driver Jr. said he has been pulled over five times by Chicago police in the last year. [WTTW]
IL Supreme Court Issues Confusing Cannabis Rulings
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week that police can search a vehicle based on the smell of raw cannabis months after ruling that authorities can’t search based on the smell of burnt cannabis 🤔 [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Illinois Wage Gains Lag
A new report ranked Illinois No. 44 in the country for wage increases as the rest of the nation saw an uptick. [Crain’s 🎁]
Is Chicago Having a Great Pottery Boom?
New students and experienced artists are flocking to pottery studios from Lincoln Square to Pilsen to pursue community and screen-free experiences. [Sun-Times]
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What To Do
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+
Wednesday, Dec. 11
- Sashiko Japanese Embroidery Workshop 🪡 Lakeview | 3–5 p.m. | $50
- Cirques Experience Holiday Spectacular ❄️ Brighton Park | 5–6 p.m. | Free
- Get Lit: Haunted Holidays (21+) 🕷️ The Loop | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | $21+
- Culinary Expressions 🍽️ Magnificent Mile | 6–9 p.m. | $90
- Tony P's Ugly Sweater Holiday Party 🎅Fulton Market | 6–9 p.m. | $24+
- Puzzled Pints 🧩 McKinley Park | 6:30–10:30 p.m. | Free
Who are the Chicagoans considered among the best dressed this year? Sky player Angel Reese and TikToker Jools Lebron (who put “demure” back in our vocabulary).
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