🚫 Bird flu hasn’t hit Chicago (yet)

Stories to Watch This Year in Chicago

What’s going on with Chicago Public Schools? Will the city get a new stadium (or two or three or four)? And are any big elections happening? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Bird Flu Precautions

Illinois has no reported human cases of bird flu yet, but nearby states like Wisconsin and Michigan do. Health experts say to avoid handling sick or dead birds, keep pets leashed, and watch for flu-like symptoms if exposed. [WTTW]

‘The Bear’ Season 4 Predictions

Ahead of the fourth season’s premiere later this year, local dining critics and food reporters speculate on plot points from Carmy finally going to therapy to Fak joining The Wiener’s Circle. [Eater]

• In the meantime, seek out the perfect Italian beef. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

This Week’s Must-See

Move over Gen Z and Gen Alpha, a new generation is here. The first Chicagoans of Gen Beta were born minutes into the new year. And, yes, they are adorable. [Sun-Times]

What will the first month of 2025 bring? We don't know yet. But we are going to quiz you on what's happened in Chicago Januarys past. Here’s the first Q.

The city’s response to the January 1979 blizzard cost which Chicago mayor the primary?

• Michael Bilandic
• Jane Byrne
• Harold Washington
• Richard M. Daley