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💸 Chicago’s best Tax Day deals
April 15, 2025 · — Emmi Mack
Reminder — it’s Tax Day! The one time a year when you briefly consider becoming an LLC, then give up. Or is that just me?
Meanwhile, Chicago teachers embrace a new contract and we’re rounding up the city’s biggest foods — yes, literally giant food 🍩
What Chicago's Talking About
CTU Ratifies Contract With CPS
After nearly a year of negotiations, the Chicago Teachers Union has ratified a four-year contract with Chicago Public Schools. Wins for teachers include salary increases, extra prep time, additional librarians, and smaller class sizes. This is the first time in a decade the contract came together without a strike. [CBS Chicago]
Illinois Humanities Loses Federal Funding
The Chicago-based nonprofit learned this month the Trump’s administration cut their funding by $2 million — one-third of its annual budget. The reduction threatens free cultural programs, resources, museums, festivals, and more across Chicago and the state. [Block Club]
Chicago Park District Camp Registration Is Open
Online registration for most Park District summer camps opened Monday morning; registration for additional camps will roll out throughout the week. To sign your child up, create an account here. In-person registration also takes place at many parks on April 21. [Chicago Park District]
Chicago’s Most King-Sized Foods
Hear a discussion on some of the biggest foods in the city, according to Block Club Chicago, as well as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s affordable housing plan. Also: Do you really need a Real ID before May 7? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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What To Do
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
Wednesday, April 16
- 🦖 Free Wednesdays | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free | Field Museum
- 🐔 “Chicken Little” | 10:30 a.m. | $18 | Loop
- 🎼 AWE Festival Concert | 6-7 p.m. | Free | Near North
- ✍️ Poetry Workshop | 6-7 p.m. | Free | Buena Park
- 🎲 Monthly Game Night | 6-10 p.m. | Free | Pilsen
- 🪴 Houseplant Workshop | 6:30-8 p.m. | $65 | North Center
- 💕 Speed Dating (ages 35-50) | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $25 | Wicker Park
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Good luck writing everything off! Once you’re done, catch me at Soup Night at The Whirlaway. IYKYK 🥣
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