City Cast Chicago
🫶 What makes a true Chicagoan?
March 25, 2025 · — Ava Wojnowski
Hey, readers! Have you ever debated with your friends on what it means to be a true Chicagoan? In today’s newsletter, we’ve laid out how you can pinpoint who’s really from the city. Read on to find out 👇
What's CITY Talking About?
Breaking Down CTA’s “Doomsday” Scenario
The Regional Transit Authority put out an alarming forecast of service cuts if the state fails to close a $770 million budget gap for next year. City Cast Chicago Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea go through this “doomsday” scenario. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Belmont Army Vintage Seeks New Location
After five decades, Belmont Army Vintage is closing its doors to make way for a new five-story apartment building. The owners are actively seeking a new space on the North Side to continue their legacy. [Block Club]
Questionable Campaign Contributions?
Mayor Brandon Johnson accepted campaign contributions from lawyer Antonio Romanucci, but his firm currently has several ongoing lawsuits involving City Hall. These types of contributions are legal. Romanucci has also donated to former Mayors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel as well as to former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas’ failed mayoral bid. [Sun-Times]
What To Do
Tuesday, March 25
- 🌸 Spring Break Camp: Forces of Nature | 9 a.m. | $30 | Barrington
- 🚌 The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System | 10 a.m. | $61+ | Lincolnshire
- 💐 Giving Her Her Flowers Exhibit | 11 a.m. | Free | Navy Pier
- 🔥 The Role of Fire in Ecosystems | 6-7:30 p.m. | Free | North Park
- ♟️ Board Games Speed Dating | 7-9 p.m. | $30+ | North Center
- 📚 March Book Club | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | $20 | River North
Wednesday, March 26
- 🏹 Spring Break Fest | 10 a.m. | Free | River Forest
- 💧 Outdoor Lab: Pond Dipping | 12 p.m. | Free | Eggers Grove
- 🎭 Guys and Dolls | 2 p.m. | $65+ | Skokie
- 🤝 Chicago 30s/40s Mixer | 6 p.m. | $7.50+ | Adler Planetarium
- 🏒 Chicago Blackhawks vs. New Jersey Devils | 6:30 p.m. | $20+ | United Center
- 🖌️ Art Battle | 7 p.m. | $15 | Pilsen
♟️ Today marks the 29th annual MVP Chess Tournament. The brightest K-12 chess prodigies from Chicago will compete for scholarship prizes. Good luck to all chess players!
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