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Closing the City Budget Gap. Also, New Grocery Store in Austin

As Chicago stares down a $1.15 billion budget gap, a mayoral task force has offered nearly 90 suggestions. The Tribune’s A.D. Quig and the Triibe’s Tonia Hill discuss some on today’s podcast — as well as a new grocery store opening in Austin. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Edgewater Neighbors Really Care About Zoning

A group of incensed neighbors in Edgewater have taken out billboards and hired an attorney to fight the city’s rezoning plan, which would allow for taller, denser buildings. Meanwhile, other neighbors have launched a digital campaign in support of rezoning. The zoning committee meets Oct. 14. [Block Club]

ICE Agents Had No Body Cams in Deadly Shooting

As local leaders ask for more information about the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas González, a federal source has confirmed the agents weren’t wearing cameras. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stopped using them when President Donald Trump took office. [Sun-Times]

This Week’s Must-Read

I’ve never been inside Alinea, but this mixed profile eases some FOMO. Twenty years after Chicago’s famous avant-garde eatery opened its doors, some dishes live up to the hype. Other aspects, it seems, are “empty spectacle.” [New York Times]

• Related: Are we over Chicago fine dining on TV too? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

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