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😋 Where to get Paczki in Chicago
February 26, 2025 · — Ava Wojnowski
Hey Chicago! Mardi Gras, or Paczki Day, is just around the corner, and we at City Cast Chicago are ready to celebrate. Here’s where you can grab the fried sweet treats in the city 😋


What's CITY Talking About?
No More ‘Super Mayor’ in Dolton
Dolton Trustee Jason House appeared to secure a decisive victory in the Democratic primary with nearly 88 % of the vote, defeating incumbent Mayor Tiffany Henyard. House will now face independent candidate Casundra Hopson-Jordan in the April general election. [NBC Chicago]
- Catch up on Henyard’s history and how Dolton got here. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What’s Happening With the Kenwood Shelter?
Illinois’ funding for the shelter for unhoused families ends June 30, and the city plans to take over and keep it open. Some neighbors say they’re frustrated over miscommunication about plans to open and operate shelters, especially following the chaos of Chicago’s migrant shelter rollouts. [Block Club]
Athletic Facility Delayed at DePaul
DePaul University announced a new $60 million basketball facility in 2023. This project has now been delayed for about a year after failing to secure a spot on City Council’s zoning agenda in time. Housing located where the facility is to be built will remain open for students during the 2025-26 school year. [DePaulia]

Close Call at Midway Airport
A Southwest Airlines plane had to perform a go-around landing at Midway because a private jet was on the runway without authorization. [CNN]
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Black Creativity Night Out – March 21
Black Creativity Night Out returns to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry on Friday, March 21st, from 6 to 10 p.m. This 21+ event is part gallery walk, part party, and all fun! Get an exclusive look at the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition and popular Museum exhibits without the crowds. Enjoy live performances, featured artists, and a lively dance floor. For tickets and details, visit MSIChicago.org.

What To Do
Wednesday, Feb. 26
- 📸 Photography Walk | 9:30 a.m. | Free | Spears Woods
- 🍳 Heart-Healthy Cooking Class | 3-5 p.m. | Free | East Chicago, IN
- 🍿 Snack Taste Test | 4-5 p.m. | Free | Near West Side
- 🦮 Iditarod Sled Race Activity | 6-7 p.m. | Free | East Side
- 🏀 Bulls vs. Clippers | 7 p.m. | $25+ | United Center
- 🎭 “Dummy in Diaspora” premieres | 7:30 p.m. | $15+ | Broadway Armory
Thursday, Feb. 27
- 🍽️ North Side Restaurant Week starts | time, cost, locations vary
- 👕 Chicago Vintage Fest Vendor Boot Camp | 6:10-8 p.m. | Free | West Loop
- 🌲 Winter Tree ID | 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. | Free | Norwood Park
- 🐦 Be a Better Birder | 6 p.m. | Free | Virtual
- 📜 Script Night | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | $10 | North Lawndale
- 🎻 Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev | 7:30 p.m. | $49+ | The Loop
- 🎺 Finton/Hanas Quintet | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | West Town
🎙️ Starting Feb. 28, the Chicago-born podcast Filmspotting will be hosting Filmspotting Fest to celebrate its 20th year.
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