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The Weirdly Secret Mission to Hatch a New Parking Meter Deal

Chicago’s parking meter sale — aka the worst deal ever — was forged in secrecy. Seventeen years later, so are present-day efforts to alter it. In November, Mayor Brandon Johnson opted not to buy the meters back. Now, as the entity that controls the meters attempts to offload them to a New York-based firm, alders are demanding transparency. [Block Club]

New Grocery Store Coming to West Pullman

The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation has received a grant from the city to begin plans on a new grocery store in West Pullman. When Aldi closed there in 2024, it left the area without a local grocery store. According to a press release, the new store will sit at the former Aldi site and open in spring 2027. [Far South CDC]

More Obama Presidential Center Tickets!

OPC is dropping more tickets after selling out through the fall. Tickets will be available July 8 to the general public for visits September through January. [WTTW]

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‘The Bear’ Is Back. Also, FCC Coming For ABC Chicago

As part of another anti-DEI attack from President Donald Trump’s administration, the Federal Communications Commission has ABC Chicago and other local stations in its crosshairs. Also discussed: “The Bear,” back for its final season, and, once again, where to get your free coffee! [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Does Chicago Belong to the Calebs Now?

The Bulls drafted University of North Carolina all-American forward Caleb Wilson in the first round of the NBA draft. Wilson stands at six feet, ten inches and averages almost 20 points per game. The Bulls also selected Texas Longhorn slasher, Dailyn Swain. [Sun-Times]

• Never forget: The Bears’ Caleb Williams was so, so in. [City Cast Chicago 💻]

Possible Measles Exposure at O’Hare

Public health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case in an international traveler who arrived in Chicago June 17. They’re working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed, but emphasize risk to the public remains low. [WGN]