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Alex Pretti Was Born in Park Ridge

Pretti, the man fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minneapolis, was born at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Now, a memorial to Pretti is growing outside the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. (Pretti was a VA nurse.) A candlelight vigil is scheduled there Wednesday. [ABC 7, Wisconsin Watch]

The Chicago Leaders Saying ‘Abolish ICE’

Following Pretti’s death, several local leaders are calling to abolish ICE. Among those using the phrase: Mayor Brandon Johnson. On today’s podcast, we discuss how the rallying cry is gaining popularity, plus the city’s new hemp ban. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

All the Chicago Restaurants that Won Banchet Awards

The annual Jean Banchet Awards recognize top players in Chicago's food scene, and this year’s big honor went to Indienne. The Indian spot in River North was named Restaurant of the Year. Other big winners include Feld in Ukrainian Village, Mahari in Hyde Park, and Nine Garden in Chinatown. Check out the full list. [WTTW]

• Alinea chef Greg Achatz won a lifetime achievement award following a recent Michelin-star slight. [Hey Chicago 💻]

Pritzker vs. State Farm

State Farm increased premiums for homeowners last year by an average of 27% — and there’s nothing Illinois can do about it. For now. Gov. JB Pritzker and other Democrats are pushing legislation that would force refunds if insurance prices hikes are classified as “unfair or excessive.” [WBEZ]