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🪧 Will Chicago teachers call for strike vote?
March 5, 2025 · — Ava Wojnowski
Hey Chicago! We all know that St. Paddy’s Day is quite the celebration in Chicago, so here are some tips and tricks for this year’s celebration 🍀
What's CITY Talking About?
Possible CTU Strike Continues To Loom
The Chicago Teachers Union will be able to call a strike by Friday, but they’re holding off on a vote for now. They’re delivering petitions to the Board of Education today showing member support for five issues including class-size limits and more planning time. [WBEZ]
- See how we got here 👀 [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
How Will Tariffs Affect Chicago?
Chicago-based companies are still trying to determine how the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods and duties on foreign steel and aluminum will affect them. One expert said it could be good for some sellers, but more expensive for consumers. [Crain’s 🔒]
Will ICE Ever Reveal Who They’ve Arrested?
More than a month after agents publicly swept through Chicago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has not shared any details about arrests they made — despite repeated requests from news organizations. [Block Club]
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What To Do
Wednesday, March 5
- 🖼️ Homemade Stained Glass | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Free | The Loop
- 📖 Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Free | Washington Heights
- 🇲🇽 ALT-Mexico Tasting & Fundraiser | 6 & 7:30 p.m. | $30 | Logan Square
- 🎤 Avery*Sunshine | 7:30 p.m. | $62+ | West Loop
- 💿 CHIRP Vinyl Listening Bar (21+) | 7:30 p.m. | Free | Lakeview
- 🎸 Tommy Castro & the Painkillers | 7:30 p.m. | $20+ | Evanston
Thursday, March 6
- 🧘 Chair Yoga | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Free | Austin
- 📚 Spanish Book Club | Free | 1-2 p.m. | Garfield Ridge
- 🤣 Chingona Comedy Hour | 7 p.m. | $20 | Lakeview
- 🎤 DWLLRS | 7:30 p.m. | $16 | Wicker Park
- 🎻 Ravel Daphins & Chloe | 7:30 p.m. | $35+ | The Loop
- 🎙️ Carlos Rivera | 8 p.m. | $28+ | Rosemont
🎤 Lollapalooza announced this year’s festival will be July 31 to Aug. 3. The lineup has not been announced, but should be later this month 👀
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