
City Cast Chicago
🎞️Who’s preserving Chicago family histories?
April 8, 2026 · — Michelle Navarro
Hey Chicago! I would be remiss not to urge you to check out the cherry blossoms in Jackson Park over the next week! Despite these low temperatures, it’s still spring. Go touch some (new) grass.

What's CITY Talking About
Shelters for Unaccompanied Children Closing
Heartland Health Care Services is closing four shelters due to federal cuts. These shelters housed immigrant children and provided medical care, education and legal services. [WTTW]
No More Angel in The Sky. Plus, The Hideout’s Under New Management
Fans are reeling after the Chicago Sky traded All-Star forward Angel Reese. On today's podcast, we ask why the Sky is falling. Plus, The Hideout has new ownership and we've got some music to check out. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
New Trial for Police Killing of Harith Augustus
A lawsuit by Augustus’ mother will receive a new trial after appellate judges found city attorneys improperly kept two Black people out of the jury. A police officer fatally shot Augustus five times in 2018. A jury ruled in favor of the police officers in 2023. [Block Club]
Illinois Provides Most Abortions for Out-of-State Patients
About 1 in 4 abortions for patients seeking care outside of their home state happen in Illinois. The state has been a common destination since 2023, with patients coming from Wisconsin, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Iowa. [WBEZ]
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What To Do
Wednesday, April 8
- 🦖 Free admission | Field Museum | Museum Campus
- 🎺 WDCB Night: Orbert Davis Quintet | Jazz Showcase | South Loop
- 🧑🧒 Preschool Story Time | Independence Branch | Irving Park | Free
- 🖥️ Open Shop | Harold Washington Branch | Free
- ⚾️ Baltimore Orioles at White Sox | Rate Field | Bridgeport
- 🎶 Circle Singing | Grace Episcopal Church | Loop
- ✍️ Writing Workshop | Call & Response Books | Kenwood
- 🖼️ Newcity Breakout Artists | Chicago Artists Coalition | West Loop | Free
Thursday, April 9
- 🎬 Filmmaking 101 | Austin Branch | Free
- 🧑🎨 Linoleum Printmaking | Little Village Branch | Free
- ♟️ Chess Club | Blackstone Branch | Free
- ✂️ Adult Craft & Yap | Morgan Park | Free
- 🎤 Poetry for the People | Haymarket House | Uptown | Free
- 🖼️ The Other Art Fair | Artifact Events | Ravenswood
- 🎶 -STHESIA | Podlasie Club | Avondale
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