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June 16, 2025 · — Emmi Mack
Hey Chicago! Crazy weekend. Maybe you were marching downtown — or partying in Humboldt Park — or praying at the Sox stadium — or spending time with dad. Either way, take a moment to chill this Monday.
👇 We’ve got you covered on the news. Plus, a primer on Juneteenth in Chicago.
What Chicago's Talking About
Chicagoans Show Out to Protest Trump
Thousands gathered in Daley Plaza Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his military parade. Similar "No Kings" protests occurred in nearby suburbs and across the country. Chicago's demonstration was peaceful with police reporting one arrest. [Sun-Times]
Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7.5 Years
Michael Madigan was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison Friday and ordered to pay a $2.5 million fine. In February, Madigan was convicted on 10 counts of bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud. The former Illinois House speaker is the longest-serving legislative leader in modern U.S. history. [AP]
- Related: Madigan was found guilty of corruption in a mixed verdict. [Hey Chicago 💻]
How to Get Involved in Chicago Mutual Aid
There are ways to organize within your Chicago community that don’t involve protesting. Mutual aid is a great option. On today’s podcast, Maira Khwaja of Market Box Chicago shares the basics of mutual aid, including where to find networks in Chicago and how helping can make you feel more connected to the city. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Chicago Has a New Slogan
Choose Chicago announced a new, official city slogan last week as part of a tourism push: “Never Done, Never Outdone.” That’s what we’re going with. The group hopes the campaign will “usher in a new era of Chicago swagger.” [Block Club]
What To Do
Monday, June 16
- 🖼️ Mond(e): 月亮代表我的心 - Mirror of the Sun | Hyde Park Arts Center | Hyde Park
- 🌅 Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan | Anita Dee | DuSable Harbor
- 🎵 Ben Folds | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Loop
- 🐶 Dog Nation: An Evening with The Dogist | Thalia Hall | Pilsen
- 🎨 Diagrams, Systems, Collective Power Workshop Series | Chicago Art Department | Pilsen
- 🖼️ Rizvana Bradley: On Art and Negativity | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Loop
- 🎭 Voices Through Art | Lookingglass Theatre Company | Streeterville
- 🤘 Punk Rock Mondays | Delilah’s | Lincoln Park
Tuesday, June 17
- 🍽️ Patio Jam | Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar | Bridgeport
- ⚾️ Brewers vs. Cubs | Wrigley Field | Wrigleyville
- 🎥 “The Wild Robot” | Gage Park Branch | Gage Park
- 📖 American Voice: An Evening with Willa Cather | The Newberry Library | Near North Side
- 🍿 “When a Woman Ascends the Stairs” | Music Box Theatre | Lakeview
- 🎬 “Encanto” | Chicago History Museum | Lincoln Park
- 📽️ “Inside Out 2” | Washtenaw Park | Marshall Square
- 🎤 Halsey | Huntington Bank Pavillion | Northerly Island
- 🧶 Juneteenth Freedom Market | The Salt Shed | Goose Island
Inspired by Anna Lee Ackerman’s recent, successful, CTA challenge, I just took the Yellow Line for the first time! It didn’t quite get me to Old Orchard, but close enough.
To save the Yellow Line, you can reach out to Illinois politicians via this easy, breezy form.
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