🎸 Will Riot Fest stay in Douglass Park for good?

Trump Administration Strips Illinois Student Visas

Seven University of Chicago international students and recent graduates had their student visas revoked this week. University officials said they lack authority to reverse the terminations, but are connecting students with immigration attorneys. Northwestern and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have also reported terminated student visas. [Sun-Times]

Renovated Save A Lot Reopens in West Lawn

The Save a Lot on West 63rd Street is the sixth and final renovation in operator Yellow Banana’s $26 million project to improve grocery access in underserved neighborhoods. But Yellow Banana has faced various controversies since first opening in Englewood. [WBEZ]

• Are grocery chains Chicago's only option? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Riot Fest Staying in Douglass Park — For a Price

After last year’s location flip-flop, Riot Fest is officially back at Douglass Park for at least three more years. Neighbors have long complained about the annual music festival, but the new deal triples Riot Fest’s payment for the space. The Park District will collect up to $4.5 million more in fees, with 20% going directly to Douglass Park. [Block Club]

The Chicago Defender Celebrates 120th Anniversary

One of the country's oldest Black newspapers, the Chicago Defender is celebrating 120 years. We also share some plays to see this weekend! [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

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