🎥 Last-minute film fest recs

Block on National Guard Deployment Extended 30 Days

As Chicago awaits a decision from the Supreme Court, Judge April Perry has agreed to extend the block on National Guard deployment in Chicagoland. [NBC 5]

• Related: President Donald Trump is in legal limbo. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Pritzker Comes Out Against Johnson's 'Head Tax'

Addressing the Economic Club of Chicago, Gov. JB Pritzker said he "absolutely" opposes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed “head tax,” which would charge large businesses a monthly $21 fee per employee. Instead, the governor wants to “grow the economy” rather than raise taxes. [Sun-Times]

• Related: Here’s how else Johnson wants to close the budget gap. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Why Chicago History is Rap History

At DePaul University, Chicago rapper Femdot is known as professor Femi Adigun — he teaches the course “Chicago Culture Through Hip Hop.” And on today’s podcast, class is in session. The artist traces Chicago’s history through rap music. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

How Feds Are Criminalizing Protestors

One federal agent warned Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33rd) that she was “impeding” an operation by following behind in her car and honking her horn. State Rep. Hoan Huynh said Border Patrol agents surrounded his vehicle, with one drawing a gun and attempting to bash in his window. These incidents are part of a growing pattern. [Block Club]

Time for your weekly Neighborhood Shoutout! City Cast Chicago Neighbors submit these lovely recs, which I think bring us all a little closer together.

• Today, Allison Y. is shouting out BottlesUp! in Lakeview: “The owner Melissa knows all of her customers personally, gives great, thoughtful recommendations, and has AMAZING events like a #Shuckyourself oyster party. HILARIOUS!”