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🪧 Chicagoans protest federal firings
February 21, 2025 · — Ava Wojnowski
Howdy, Chicagoland 🤠 It’s Friday which means it’s time for your weekly news quiz! But first, let’s see what’s in today’s headlines 👀
What's CITY Talking About?
Chicagoans Protest Firing of Federal Workers
In this week’s news round-up, we discuss how Chicagoans took the streets after the Trump administration fired thousands of federal workers, why Black-owned bookstores are struggling, how one alder is taking on Walgreens, and more. Give today’s pod a listen! [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Speed Limits Will Stay As Is … For Now
There’s been a lot of chatter about reducing speed limits in Chicago but an ordinance that would bring a majority of city streets to 25 mph failed in City Council. [NBC Chicago]
Heartland Alliance Health Is Here to Stay
Despite announcing its closure earlier this month, the organization received a multimillion dollar grant, allowing clinics and food pantries to continue operating. [Block Club]
This Week’s Must-Read
Something about me is I’m a huge beer fan. I love trying new flavors from tart sours to juicy IPAs. The key, in my opinion, is to make it fun. That’s why this story about one of Chicago’s more popular breweries was an automatic click for me. [Chicago magazine]
- What are some of the other best breweries in Chicago? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Your Chicago News Quiz
While we had a shorter week, we still covered plenty of news. Were you paying attention? Let's find out in our weekly news quiz!
What To Do
Friday, Feb. 21
- 🪄 MagicCon Starts | Various Times | $40+ | McCormick Place
- ♥️ Film Screening: “Love, Simon” | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free | Back of the Yards
- 🎨 Paint and Sip Hot Chocolate | 11 a.m. | Free | Oak Forest
- 🎭 A Night of Broadway | 5 p.m. | $50+ | Naperville
- 🍷 Vino Divino Wine Tasting | 7 p.m. | $79 | Logan Square
- 🎤 Grace O’Malley | 9:30 p.m. | $31+ | Wicker Park
Saturday, Feb. 22
- 🗣️ Walk & Talk: Black History Month Celebration | 10 a.m. | Free | Portage Park
- ❄️ Polar Adventure Day | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free | South Deering
- 🕹️ Gamers Universe Showdown Series | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free | The Loop
- 🥞 Beyonce Drag Brunch | 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. | $20+ | The Loop
- 🥓 Chicago Bacon Fest | 12 p.m. | $10+ | Lake View
- 🍹 Margarita Bar Crawl (21+) | 4-10 p.m. | $10+ | River North
- 🎤 Horsegirl | 7 p.m. | $25 | Wrigleyville
- 🎶 Chopin in the City Festival | 8 p.m. | $20 | Uptown
- 🕺 2025 Winter Gala | 8-11 p.m. | $25+ | Lake Forest
Sunday, Feb. 23
- 🥩 Heffer BBQ Brunch | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Pilsen
- 🎨 BYOB Paint Night | 1-3:30 p.m. | $40 | South Loop
- 🌲 Sap’s Rising | 1:30 p.m. | Free | Northbrook
- 🥁 Kodo One Earth Tour | 3 p.m. | $39+ | The Loop
- 🎤 Queer Eye: Fab Five Live! | 7:30 p.m. | $53.50+ | The Loop
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