🏛️ What to do on MLK Day

Trump Threatens Chicago. Again.

President Donald Trump has once again threatened to withhold funding from Chicago and other sanctuary cities. TV host Brandon Pope and South Side Weekly’s Alma Campos join today’s podcast to discuss whether the move will withstand legal challenges. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

… But Trump Restores Mental Health Grants to Illinois

Outside of his latest federal funding threat, the president also planned to terminate millions in grants for mental health and substance abuse services in Illinois. But now, he’s backtracked on that plan, confusing providers statewide. [Tribune 🔒]

How Chicago (Unevenly) Deploys CPD Officers

Chicago has over 11,000 cops, more than half of which are assigned to patrol. But the city isn’t patrolled evenly: North Side neighborhoods see far more officers per homicide than the South and West sides. Less experienced cops also receive tougher jobs and are concentrated on the South and West sides. [Crain’s 🔒]

This Week’s Must-Visit: Celebrate MLK Day in Chicago

With school off Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s the perfect time to get out there with family. Here are 13 commemorative events happening across the city. Among them, Open Heart: an MLK Tribute Concert at The Auditorium and the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry. [Block Club]

• Plan ahead: Chicago has lots of free museum days. [Hey Chicago 💻]
• Also: Here’s what’s closed and open Monday. [NBC 5]

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