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🇲🇽 ICE fears quash Cinco de Mayo parade
April 14, 2025 · — Emmi Mack
Hey! 😎 Let me introduce myself. My name is Emmi Mack, and I’m here to talk Chicago: news, events, local tips, the best late-night bars … I’ve got stories for ya. I’ll be sharing those stories here, Monday through Friday.
So, on my first official morning as newsletter editor, here’s what has the city buzzing ☕️
What Chicago's Talking About
Pritzker May Testify Before Congress
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is “evaluating” a request by Republicans to testify before Congress about Chicago’s welcoming city status. The request came the same week President Donald Trump’s administration stripped several student visas across Illinois. [WTTW]
- How Trump is threatening local colleges [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Here’s What’s Up with Hemp in Chicago
The fight to regulate hemp products like delta-8 is dividing state lawmakers and City Council. Is an outright ban on the horizon? Two alders weigh in. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Cinco de Mayo Parade Canceled over ICE Raid Fears
Little Village’s annual Cinco de Mayo parade was canceled due to widespread anxieties over potential raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce said the community is "very frightened." [CBS Chicago]
Cabrini-Green Redevelopment Stalls. Again.
Two of three initial investors have pulled out of plans for the seven-acre parcel of land at the former Cabrini-Green site. The Chicago Housing Authority is now calling for new developers with the aim of creating mixed-income housing. [Sun-Times]
- Learn about the long history of disinvestment at Cabrini-Green [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What To Do
Monday, April 14
- 🧘 Rise and Shine with Yoga | 6-7:30 a.m. | $14 | West Loop
- ♟️ The Chessing Hour | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Free | Norwood Park
- 📚 Afterwords Book Club | 5:30 p.m. | Free | Lincoln Square
- 🎸 An Evening with Jason Wade of Lifehouse | 7 p.m. | $25+ | River North
Tuesday, April 15
- 🏨 Hospitality Hires Chicago | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free | Loop
- 🐇 Wildlife Connections | 10:30 a.m. | Free | Northbrook
- 🖼️ Mosaic Art Making | 5 p.m. | $40 | Bronzeville
- ⛳ Indoor Golf Series | 6-8 p.m. | $49 | Bridgeport
- ⚾ White Sox vs. The Athletics | 6:40 p.m. | $9+ | Rate Field
- 📝 Severance Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | $10+ | Logan Square
See you tomorrow! Maybe over Portillo’s brand-new breakfast spread?
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