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🤠 Since when is Wrigleyville so country?
September 17, 2025 · — Emmi Mack
Hey Chicago! President Donald Trump continues to play will-they-won’t-they with National Guard deployment. (He’s kind of obsessed with us?) In the meantime, review our primer on what’s allowed. TLDR: It’s a bit nebulous!
As for today’s news, we’ve got a fall theater guide for ya, some thoughts on Wrigleyville going country — and all your daily headlines 👇
What's CITY Talking About?
Mayor Signs 'Right to Protest' Order
As federal law enforcement ramps up in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed a "Right to Protest" executive order that aims to protect free speech. According to the order, if federal agents disrupt lawful protests, Chicago police are to collaborate with protest organizers to develop alternatives. [ABC 7]
An Award-Winning Actor’s Fall Theater Guide
As fall theater season picks up across Chicago, we’re sharing the shows we’re most excited for. Also on today’s podcast, veteran Chicago actor Ronald Conner offers a behind-the-scenes look. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
South Chicago Charter School Could Close Suddenly
Amid declining enrollment, Epic Charter School will likely close in June — or potentially earlier. Parents were made aware Friday. A mid-year closure would mark a (likely) first for any Chicago charter school and leave 250 students in the lurch. [Sun-Times]
First Hotel Coming in Decades to Far South Side
Ground will break soon on The Hampton by Hilton Hotel in Pullman. The construction marks the first new hotel on the Far South Side in about 40 years. [Block Club]
What To Do
Wednesday, Sep. 17
- 🏈 “Remember the Titans” | Gallagher Way | Wrigleyville
- 🎆 Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk | Island Party Hut | River Walk
- 🕺🏻 Pisco Disco | Tanta Cocina Peruana | Streeterville
- 🌎 Reimagining the Future | Simmons Center for Global Chicago | LoopLoop
- 💪 Public Data Workshop | Near North Branch
- 🍎 Garfield Ridge Farmers Market | Archer and Narragansett avenues
- 🤵♂️ Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards | The Walnut Room at Macy’s | Loop
- 📖 Blue Hour Ft. Marianne Chan & Meghann Plunkett | Haymarket House | Uptown
- 🍷 LYP on Tap: Season Kick-Off | Aire Rooftop | Loop
- 🎥 32nd Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival | Gene Siskel Film Center | Loop
You’ve heard of Lou Malnati's x Portillo’s hot dog deep dish. Now … get ready for … Giordano’s x Jim’s Original smoked Polish sausage deep dish!
Personally, I’m holding out for a Polish tavern style. (And yes, this is my second outro about Polish sausages in two days.)
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