🌹 Where to smell the roses in Chicago

Corporate Sponsors Stick With Chicago Pride Parade

While Pride parades in some large cities are taking a serious hit to corporate funding, perhaps due to economic uncertainty and anti-DEI rhetoric, PrideChicago’s corporate support remains steady. However, Chicago Pride Fest lost a significant partner this year. [Crain’s 🔒]

Why Are There So Many Shipwrecks in Lake Michigan?

With summer’s many fun water activities on the mind, it’s also a good time to think about water safety. So we’re looking back at Chicago’s storied history of shipwrecks with Chicago Maritime Museum curator Madeline Crispell. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Project Safe Neighborhoods Expands to Downtown

The federal crime reduction program, introduced in 2001 on the South and West sides, will now include the Magnificent Mile, Oak Street shopping district, Navy Pier, the Loop, and Millennium Park, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. The funding primarily goes to local law enforcement. [Block Club]

• Related: The announcement comes as city leaders debate granting the police superintendent the authority to impose snap curfews. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

After Blago, Is Madigan Next for Clemency?

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will face sentencing Friday on corruption charges. But while prosecutors push for over 12 years in prison, some wonder if President Donald Trump might use his clemency power, as he did for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. [Sun-Times]

• Related: Catch up on the Madigan saga. [Hey Chicago 💻]