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🥩 Pritzker & Johnson’s ongoing beef
March 31, 2025 · — Ava Wojnowski
Hey Chicago! Can you believe it’s the last day of March?! 😲 This month has FLOWN by!
We’re breaking down today’s biggest news stories along with what you need to know about the elections in Chicago’s suburbs.
What's CITY Talking About?
The Ongoing Pritzker vs. Johnson Beef
Gov. J.B. Pritzker texted Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza about his concerns that Mayor Brandon Johnson may not be able to keep United Airlines’ headquarters in Chicago. Rumors that the airline was looking at Denver were circulating earlier this year. [Tribune 🔒]
- What’s up with the growing rift between Pritzker and Johnson? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Why Chicago Needs Peacekeepers
Peacekeeping is a proven way to maintain a safe and secure Chicago. Host Jacoby Cochran talked with chief program officer of violence prevention at Breakthrough Damien Morris who works to build and maintain community relationships. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Who Will Lead City Tourism Arm?
The CEO of Choose Chicago is responsible for bringing tourism dollars to the city. But the position has remained vacant for over a year due to a prolonged power struggle between allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson and key business and labor leaders. After months of back and forth, it appears the city has landed on a choice. [WBEZ]
What To Do
Monday, March 31
- ⚾ White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins | 1:10 p.m. | $9+ | Sox Park
- 🏳️⚧️ Trans Day of Visibility Celebration | 5-6:30 p.m. | Free | Andersonville
- 🎵 Deftones | 7 p.m. | $125+ | United Center
- 🖌️ Mujeres Creando: Theatrical Concert Series for Human Rights | 7-10 p.m. | Donation | Loop
- 🤣 Luke Kidgell | 8 p.m. | $30+ | Lincoln Park
Tuesday, April 1
- 🍸 Tattoos, Tarots, and Tinis | 6-10 p.m. | $80+ | Old Town
- 🎤 Josiah Queen | 6:15 p.m. | $27.50+ | River North
- 💬 Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson on Abundance | 7 p.m. | $68 | UIC
- 🏀 Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors | 7 p.m. | $23+ | United Center
- 🎸 Robert Cray Band | 7:30 p.m. | $40+ | Skokie
Happy Monday! Have a great day 😄
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