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What's CITY Talking About?
Trump Administration Freezes $790M in NU Funding
The funding freeze involves grants and contracts Northwestern University's spokesperson said “drive innovative and lifesaving research.” University officials learned about the freeze through the media. [The Daily Northwestern]
- Here are other ways Trump is threatening Chicago colleges. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Will City Hall Adjust Curfew for ‘Teen Takeover’?
An organized gathering of teenagers is expected Friday at Millennium Park. Similar past gatherings have resulted in violence — will City Council enact an 8 p.m. curfew downtown? [Block Club]
- But youth advocates say curfews do little to reduce violence. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Could You Get $1,000 From Cook County?
The Cook County Board is considering offering one-time payments of $1,000 to homeowners who have seen their property tax bills spike. The county has allocated $15 million, and estimates 112,000 households are eligible. [WBEZ]
How Important Is the Lake to Chicago?
Chicago loves Lake Michigan, but just how integral is the lakefront to the city’s existence? We spoke with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer about how Chicago’s lakefront came to be, and he shares the most interesting places he visited. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Thursday, April 10
- 🐔 Chicken Little starts | 10:30 a.m. | $18 | Lincoln Park
- 🖍️ Crafternoon | 11 a.m. | Free | Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion
- 💎 Jewelry Making | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free | Ashburn
- 🍻 Chicago On Tap Fest | 6-10 p.m. | $45 | River North
- 💘 Meet IRL Curated Speed Dating | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | $35 | Ravenswood
- 🎭 Helena & Hermia in the Enamored Odyssey | 7:30 p.m. | $26 | Wicker Park
- 🩰 CSO & The Joffrey Ballet starts | 7:30 p.m. | $55+ | Loop
- 🎻 Alan Gresik’s Swing Orchestra | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | $10 | Uptown
- 🎤 Grease Sing-a-Long | 9:45 p.m. | $15 | Lakeview
Friday, April 11
- 🖌️ Sip and Paint | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free | North Lawndale
- 🧶 Learn to Quilt | 12-3 p.m. | Free | Austin
- 🀄 Mahjong Club | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Free | Clearing
- 🤣 Blake Rosier | 6 p.m. | $15 | Logan Square
- ⚾ White Sox vs. Red Sox | 6:40 p.m. | $10+ | Rate Field
- 🐦 Woodcock Night Walk | 7 p.m. | Free | Barrington
- 🎤 Mason Ramsey | 7:45 p.m. | $20 | Rosemont
- 🥐 Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour | 8 p.m. | $79+ | Loop
Looking for more fun events to fill this month’s calendar? Check out our guide to make the most of April in Chicago 🎉
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