Weekend plans: Bakeoffs, art shows, and genealogical digging
By Sidney Madden | @sidney_madden_
Happy weekend!
ICYMI: The U.S. National Archives released 1950 census records. I’ve spent the past week searching for my relatives on the online portal. But the process has made me realize I need to call my grandparents to figure out where they were at the time đ
Maybe youâll have better luck than me: The Sun-Times put together this handy-dandy explainer on how to use the tool.
If youâre less of a family genealogist and more of a history buff, look up prominent Chicagoans from the time â like Gwendolyn Brooks, the Daleys, or even a young Harold Washington.
đ° NEWSFEED
âȘïž People with âlong COVID-19â can participate in a study with the University of Illinois at Chicago. This comes as U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is pushing for more federal funding for long COVID treatment centers and clinics. [WTTW; Crainâs Chicago]
âȘïž Technicians at WTTW are ending a three-week strike and returning to work today after reaching an agreement with the local PBS affiliate. [Chicago Sun-Times]
âȘïž â61st Streetâ premieres on AMC Sunday. Produced by Michael B. Jordan and starring Courtney B. Vance and Aunjanue Ellis, the show follows a drug bust gone wrong in Woodlawn and the inequities South Siders face. [Block Club Chicago]
âȘïž Yelp now displays menus, reviews, andâŠhealth inspections? [Chicago Tribune]
âȘïž This weekâs must-read.
đ THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST
Nearly 4,000 e-scooters are coming in May, the cityâs first casino is closer to reality, and Art on the Mart is back. CBS Chicagoâs Marissa Parra and WCIUâs Brandon Pope join City Castâs Jacoby Cochran to break down the weekâs news. (new)
Missed a City Cast episode this week? Catch up.
đïž WEEKEND PLANS
Today
+Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight in South Loop. After their 2020 âVerzuzâ battle, see the two performers reunite at Wintrust Arena at 8 p.m.
Saturday
+Easter festivities citywide. Park District has Easter egg hunts at Maggie Daley and West Lawn Parks, and a bunny hop fun run at Durkin Park.
+ Project Onwardâs portrait pop-up in River West. Get custom drawings of you or your pets at the Center for Intuitive & Outsider Art from noon to 4 p.m.
+ Handmade Market in Ukrainian Village. Shop from 30+ vendors selling unique clothes, jewelry, and more at the Empty Bottle from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday
+Great Roo bakeoff in Irving Park. Be a taster, and vote on the best pies, cookies, and more at Trigger from noon to 3 p.m.
+ Gathering at Burnham Skate Park. Head to the South Side park for skating, live DJ sets, giveaways, a clothing drive, and more from 2 to 7 p.m.
+ âSoutheastâ screening in Hyde Park. See the documentary about the areaâs history at the Logan Center at 3 p.m. (Catch our convo with filmmaker and East Side native Steven Walsh.)
All Weekend
+ Homer-athon in Greektown. Go to a reading of Homerâs âOdysseyâ in its entirety at the National Hellenic Museum today from noon to 7 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
+ EXPO Chicago at Navy Pier. Check out work from artists spanning 65 global cities, including Chicago, now through Sunday.
â GUESS THIS CHICAGOAN REVEALED
Thursday, we gave you all a couple of clues to guess MLBâs first woman broadcaster who worked for the White Sox.
But it seems weâve stumped you!
Mary Shane made history with the South Side team for her play-by-play and analysis work in the â70s and â80s.
Listen to Slateâs âOne Yearâ for more.