🤿 I literally jumped in the river

A ‘Nasty’ Deal For Bridgeport and Chinatown?

Hundreds of neighbors packed an Amtrak community meeting, mostly opposing a proposed rail facility in the area. Attendees cited environmental concerns, with one calling the plan “a nasty real estate deal.” [Block Club]

• The Ishbia connection: The railyard plan is closely tied to the White Sox’s future in Bridgeport — with minority team owner Justin Ishbia at the center. [City Cast Chicago 💻]
• Speaking of a White Sox move: Rate Field’s owners (aka the state) aren’t too keen on the idea, either. [Sun-Times]

Border Patrol Agent Convicted of Raping, Robbing Sex Workers

Luis Uribe was found guilty of using his gun and badge to attack four Chinese women around Chicagoland over nine months in 2022. He will be sentenced in January, facing life in prison [Tribune 🔒]

Board President Candidates Weigh In on School Closures

Enrollment is dropping at Chicago Public Schools, but many communities are still recovering from mass closures in 2013. With a school closure moratorium set to lift in January, only one school board presidential candidate, Hilario Dominguez, said he would not support closing schools. Others say they would weigh the options. [WBEZ]

The Circus Is in Town

Tonight is the last night to catch the Flotsam River Circus on the Chicago River. On today’s podcast, we discuss ways to enjoy the circus arts in the city. Also discussed: Flock cameras and documentaries. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

• Catch the circus!
• Read on for more river diving 👇