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March 17, 2025 · — Natalia Aldana
Amazing news! Today is City Cast Chicago’s fourth birthday 🎉 For those of you who have been with us since the beginning, we appreciate you! And to our newer readers, we’re so glad you’re here!
And yes, our anniversary does coincide with St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Pretty lucky, right?!
What's CITY Talking About?
What Is Happening With Walgreens?
Walgreens recently announced its sale to a private-equity firm, ending nearly a century of being a publicly-traded company. Between that news and recent store closures: Is Walgreens in trouble? We break down the pharmacy chain’s latest moves and future prospects. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Kennedy Expressway Construction Starts Again
Starting March 18, expect significant delays as the final construction phase begins. Outbound lanes will be reduced and reversible lanes will be permanently outbound until fall. Construction should complete around Thanksgiving. [Sun-Times]
Another Developer Woos The Bears
Chicago-based Fairpoint Development has its hopes set on a new domed stadium on the former Michael Reese Hospital site in Bronzeville. Fairpoint argues their proposal is the best option to keep the football team in Chicago. Meanwhile, the Bears seem focused on their Arlington Heights and lakefront plans. [Crain’s 🔒]
- Wherever it’s built, this economist told us why stadiums are “economic losers.” [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Gambling Regulators Crack Down on Fantasy Sports
Illinois regulators sent a cease-and-desist letter to PrizePicks, along with legal actions to other gaming companies, alleging some daily contests constitute illegal gambling. PrizePicks says they adjusted their offerings, but ahead of March Madness, they remain poised to profit. [Sun-Times]
What To Do
Monday, March 17
- 🍺 Personalized Guinness Pints | Various Times | Pay As You Go | Bucktown
- 🖌️ Watercolor Painting Class | 12:15-3 p.m. | Free | Wicker Park
- 🚢 St. Paddy’s Day Green River Cruise | 3-4:30 p.m. | $35+ | The Loop
- 🧶 Knit & Crochet Circle | 5:30-7 p.m. | Free | Boystown
- 🎷 Steve Million Quartet | 8-9:30 p.m. | $20+ | Printers Row
Tuesday, March 18
- 🦊 Wildlife Connections | 10:30 a.m. | Free | Northbrook
- 🍲 Spanish Paella Class | 6:30 p.m. | $85 | Logan Square
- 🐈 Cat Jam Chicago | 7 p.m. | Donation | Avondale
- 🍅 Tomato Throw Show | 7:30-9 p.m. | Free | Streeterville
- 🤣 Clever Comedy Show | 9-10:30 p.m. | $7 | Logan Square
🏳️🌈 Chicago Pride Parade will be on Sunday, June 29, and this year’s theme is “United in Pride.” Will there be fewer participants and a shorter route, like last year?
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