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🚘 More speed cameras coming to Chicago
February 28, 2025 · — Ava Wojnowski
Hey Chicago! It’s almost the weekend, but we’ve got some news for you to check out before you log off for the week. Let’s go 👇
What's CITY Talking About?
Chicago’s Getting More Speed Cameras
The city is adding 50 speed cameras to ticket drivers as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to balance the 2025 budget. The locations have not yet been finalized. [Tribune 🎁]
What’s Next For Acero Charter School Network?
In October, the Acero Charter School network announced it planned to shut down seven Latino-majority schools. It looks like the Chicago school board will save some of the schools, but why not all of them? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
- The 21-member school board voted to approve the continued operation of five out of the seven Acero Charter schools, with two set to close in June. [X]
This Week’s Must-Read
Now this is the most wholesome story I’ve read all week 🥹 There’s a program on the West Side pairing grandmothers with middle school girls to help guide them through issues like bullying and friendships. [Block Club]
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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.
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What To Do
Friday, Feb. 28
- 🎷 Chicago Winter Jazz Fair | 12-7:30 p.m. | The Loop
- 🦖 Jurassic Quest Starts | 12-6 p.m. | $22+ | Navy Pier
- 🤤 Meet & Eat with The Black Foodies | 1-3 p.m. | $60 | North Lawndale
- 🏓 Singles Pickleball Night | 6:15-10 p.m. | $30+ | Lincoln Park
- 🎙️ Team Deakins Podcast Live Recording | 7 p.m. | $15 | Lakeview
- 🎹 Chicago Duo Piano Festival | 7 p.m. | $30 | Evanston
Saturday, March 1
- 👟 Go Run at Warren | 9-11 a.m. | Free | West Ridge
- 🚶 Women’s History Month Hike | 10-11:30 a.m. | Free | Willow Springs
- 🧘 Body, Mind, and Spirit Expo | 10 a.m. | $15 | Northlake
- 💒 Zhou B Art Center Wedding Expo | 12-3 p.m. | Free | Bridgeport
- 🥊 Cagefighting Championship | 4:30-11 p.m. | $50+ | Cicero
- 🩰 Ballet 5:8 “Struggle + Resilience” |7 p.m. | $13+ | Austin
- 🎸 Pipo Romero | 7-8:30 p.m. | $30 | River North
- 💃 Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández | 7:30 p.m. | $40+ | The Loop
- 🧑🎤 Music for the Masses: Dark 80’s New Wave Night | 9 p.m. | $20 | Roscoe Village
Sunday, March 2
- 🍽️ Rosemont Restaurant Week starts | time, cost, locations vary
- 🍵 Hinamatsuri: Girl’s Day Tea Ceremony | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | $20 | Lincoln Park
- 🥟 You Win Some, You Dim Sum | 5 p.m. | $30 | Logan Square
- 💚 Wearing of the Green Dinner Dance | 5-9 p.m. | $65 | Irving Park
- 😂 Mo Gilligan: In the Moment World Tour 2025 | 7 p.m. | $45+ | River North
- 🎸 Missio | 8 p.m. | $40+ | Wicker Park
Polar Plunge anyone?! 🧊 There’s an opportunity this Sunday to plunge at North Avenue Beach to fundraise for Special Olympics Illinois. Help a good cause, and if you need more convincing, check this out!
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