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Two chaotic months of 'Midway Blitz'
November 17, 2025 · — Emmi Mack
Hey Chicago(land)! Is anyone else binging “All Her Fault” on Peacock? It’s basically a less artful “Big Little Lies” … set on the North Shore. The kidnapping mystery follows girl bosses in Wilmette, yet there’s enough Bean B-roll to make you laugh out loud.
Before you get too excited: Most scenes were filmed in Australia — even the Chicago Marathon set piece 🙄
Oh well, I’m not above a pulpy whodunnit. No spoilers please!
What's CITY Talking About
Scuffles at Broadview Prompt 21 Arrests
Protests outside the ICE facility in Broadview Friday erupted into scuffles, injuring four police officers. Illinois State Police and Cook County sheriff’s officers then arrested 21 demonstrators, including faith leaders. [Sun-Times]
Johnson Reduces Proposed Corporate Tax Hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson now proposes a per-person tax of $21 for companies with 200 or more employees, to generate an estimated $82 million. The move walks back his original tax hike, which would have applied to businesses with more than 100 employees. [WTTW]
- Related: Here’s who Johnson wants to tax. [Hey Chicago 💻]
What Happens When A Charter School Closes?
The Chicago Board of Education recently voted to keep ChiArts open after talks of closing the public fine arts school. However, the public charter school EPIC Academy will close. Chalkbeat's Bureau Chief Becky Vevea breaks down the decision on today’s podcast — plus, what happens when a charter school closes in Chicago. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
What the Federal Hemp Ban Means for Chicago Businesses
The bill that ended the government shutdown also effectively banned hemp products, ending the great hemp debate that’s rocked City Hall. Now, the hundreds of local businesses that sell hemp products have one year to pull them from shelves. [Block Club]
- Related: Hemp had Chicago lawmakers split. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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Monday, Nov. 17
- 🎤 Patti Smith | Chicago Theatre | Loop
- 🕺🏻 Free Mondays | Empty Bottle | Ukrainian Village
- 💸 Free admission: Art Institute of Chicago | Loop
- 🤘 Punk Rock Mondays | Delilah’s | Lincoln Park
- 👩🎨 Jill Mulleady talk | Art Institute of Chicago | Loop
- 🎭 #WeWomen Play Festival 2025 | Bramble Arts Loft | Edgewater
🫡 Till tomorrow, friends!
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