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These Chicago Landmarks Got 1-Star Reviews

As tourism season approaches, today’s City Cast Chicago episode revisiting Chicago attractions — and their abysmal reviews. Dario Durham and Sara Faddah from 77 Flavors of Chicago join to see who can guess each Chicago spot based solely on one-star ratings.

Ex-CPS Principal Found Dead on Day of Sentencing in Overtime Fraud Case

Former Brennemann Elementary School principal Sarah Jackson Abedelal was found dead Tuesday after failing to show up to her sentencing hearing. Three years ago, Abedelal pled guilty to a seven-year, $200,000 overtime kickback scheme. She was 61 years old. [Tribune 🔒]

Kenwood Tenants Sue To Block Evictions

Residents at the subsidized Ellis Lakeview Apartments in Kenwood began a rent strike in March on account of repairs not being made. Now, 15 tenants say they’ve received eviction notices “based on … retaliation.” They’re suing Freddie Mac, which took ownership of the building the previous summer. [Hyde Park Herald]

City Clears Out Illegal Englewood Junkyard After Decade of Complaints

The Department of Streets and Sanitation has cleared two neighboring lots in Englewood, which operated as an illegal junkyard for nearly 10 years. The city is now suing three men who harbored cars there, including Jerry Bell, who lived in a trailer on one city-owned lot. Bell was forced to leave on May 5, though this trailer remains. [Block Club]

• Related: What Happened to Englewood’s Restaurants? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

And now, your Neighbor shoutouts! Each week, we’ll hear from a few City Cast Chicago Neighbors about their fave local spots.

• Grace M. of East Washington Park is shouting out Longmont Dairy: “I'd like to shout out Longmont Dairy, a family-owned milk and food delivery service that still uses old fashioned glass bottles. I am also obsessed with their cold brew. And their eggs are cheaper than any grocery stores!”
  
• Julio L. of Pilsen is shouting out Huck Finn Restaurant: “I work at a popular donut shop and often get asked where else in the city I like to get donuts from. Huck Finn does classic-style donuts very well in addition to their awesome diner offerings. My favorites are their red velvet cake and cinnamon rolls. They’ve been a Chicago staple for me for decades.”
  
• Emily C. of Avondale is shouting out Pilates Advantage: “Pilates Advantage in Uptown is an amazing studio inclusive of all abilities, ages, and body types. Super cute space, too!”

Become a City Cast Chicago Neighbor to share your own shoutout in this very newsletter — and on the podcast!