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⭐️ Here’s what’s OUT for Chicago in 2025
January 6, 2026 · — Emmi Mack
Hey Chicago! We’re back in full swing following our holiday break. Hopefully you all had a merry time and avoided the “super” flu surge.
Flu shots are in according to our Chicago in-out list. Meanwhile, nihilism is out. So is State and Lake 👇
What's CITY Talking About
State and Lake Closes (For 3 Years)
The State and Lake CTA station officially closed Monday for a three-year renovation. What does the $444 million project mean for our commutes? On today’s podcast, we’re also recapping what happened with the city budget. (Spoiler: no veto, no shutdown.) [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Chicagoans React to Capture of Venezuelan President
After the U.S. bombed the Venezuelan capital and captured President Nicolás Maduro, hundreds protested in downtown Chicago Saturday. Meanwhile, Venezuelan restaurant owners in Gage Park celebrated the news. Other Venezuelans in Chicago feel more mixed. [Block Club, CBS, Sun-Times]
Bears to Face Packers in Soldier Field Playoff Game
Despite losing to the Detroit Lions last week, the Chicago Bears are still in this. They’ll play the Green Bay Packers here at home Saturday, marking their third match against the rival team this season. Will the Cinderella season continue? [Block Club]
Weekslong Indoor Music Fest Starts Thursday
Tomorrow Never Knows, Chicago’s stalwart January music fest, kicks off Thursday. This year marks the fest’s 20th. Shows are scheduled every weekend through the end of the month across eight Chicago venues. [Sun-Times]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Jan. 6
- 🦉 Owl Prowl | North Park Village Nature Center
- 🦖 After 5 at the Field | Field Museum | Museum Campus
- 🎭 "Moo Court" opens | Studebaker Theater | Loop
- 🖼️ Free Tuesday | Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Streeterville
- 🤠 Two Step Tuesdays | Broken Hearts | Fulton Market
- 🎤 Chicago Misconceptions Lecture: “Criminally Overrated” | The Bad Apple | Lincoln Park
- 🎨 Screen Printing Workshop w/ Martin Atkins | The Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music | Bridgeport
Wednesday, Jan. 7
- 🖼️ Japanese Prints | Art Institute of Chicago | Loop
- 🪐 Free Admission | Adler Planetarium | Museum Campus
- 🎤 Comedy open mic | Cole’s Bar | Logan Square
- 🍷 Free Wine Tasting Wednesdays | Bar Sotto | Loop
- 🪄 “Magic Is People” opens | Chicago Magic Lounge | Andersonville
- 🎥 "Paula Takes the Stage" premiere | Music Box Theatre | Southport Corridor
🎉 Here’s to a super-in 2026!
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