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🏗️ Chicago’s newest monument
February 11, 2025 · — Adrian González
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What's CITY Talking About?
Historic Home Donated to Loyola University
Chicago billionaire Jennifer Pritzker has gifted the city’s last remaining example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s “prairie-style” architecture to Loyola University Chicago. The Emil Bach House will be incorporated into the university’s student programming and community events. [Artnet]
Monument Will Honor Pandemic Heroes and Victims
A 25-foot monument honoring frontline workers and people impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic will be built in the Illinois Medical District later this year. The project includes a green space and a virtual “Memory Garden” where donors can upload a photo to honor loved ones who have died due to COVID-19. [Sun-Times]
Millions in Police Misconduct Payouts
Chicago taxpayers spent a record $107.5 million in 2024 to settle at least 122 police misconduct lawsuits, according to an analysis by WTTW. That’s 43% more than was paid out in 2023. [WTTW]
What Will Replace ShotSpotter?
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office has taken the next step in replacing the gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter, with final proposals due in April. Requirements for the replacement include 97% accuracy, so what technology is up to the task? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Tuesday, Feb. 11
- 🧘 Mindful Yoga | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Free | Near North Side
- 🥠 Fortune Cookie Valentine’s | 12:30-7:15 p.m. | Free | Morgan Park
- 🎶 Silverstein (17+) | 6 p.m. | $40 | Logan Square
- 🏀 Bulls vs. Pistons | 7 p.m. | $25+ | Near West Side
- 🎤 MAX | 7:30 p.m. | $55 | Wicker Park
Wednesday, Feb. 12
- 📽️ ‘Crying at The Shed’ Film Festival | Various Times | Various Prices | The Salt Shed
- 🎨 Military & Veteran Paint and Sip | 6:30-9 p.m. | Free | Cicero
- 🤣 Comedian Taylor Tomlinson | 7 p.m. | $81+ | The Loop
- 🎤 Love You Madly with Alyssa Allgood | 7:30 p.m. | $15+ | Evanston
- 🎶 Gregory Stewart “Back In Love” | 7:30 p.m. | $28+ | West Loop
- 🎞️ Festival of Films from Iran | 8:30 p.m. | $14.50 | The Loop
Thursday, Feb. 13
- ♥️ Galentine’s Mocktails at the Museum | 5:30-8 p.m. | $5 | Romeoville
- 🎤 Bryce Vine | 6 p.m. | $30 | River North
- 🎨 Artini Happy Hour | 6 p.m. | Free | Bronzeville
- 🎪 OVO by Cirque du Soleil | 7 p.m. | $60+ | Hoffman Estates
- 🤣 Comedian Matthew Broussard | 7:30 p.m. | $25 | Batavia
- 🍺 Drink ‘N’ Sing | 7:30 p.m. | $10+ | Bowmanville
- 🫶 Galentine’s Day Movie Night | 8 p.m. | Free | Bridgeport
- 🔐 Love Lockdown | 9 p.m. | $10 | Logan Square
Talk to ya tomorrow!
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