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| What Chicago's Talking About |
| CPS Can’t Transport Thousands of Students | Thousands of Chicago students will be heading back to school Monday without a bus ride as the district’s bus driver shortage continues. CPS says they are prioritizing students with disabilities and those in temporary living situations — but students in magnet or selective enrollment schools are left without bus services. [WBEZ] | | Chicagoans Routinely Charged for ‘Free’ Events | Under city rules, public events that take over city-owned streets can ask for donations from festivalgoers. But many people who have attended events organized by Star Events, including Taste of Randolph and Mayfest, said they felt forced to pay for tickets to fests that included misleading language about payment. [Block Club] | | West Siders Concerned Over Amazon Warehouse | Many West Side residents have raised concerns over the environmental impacts of a new Amazon warehouse on North Kostner Avenue, and are demanding answers about a potential zoning code violation and the allocation of jobs for the Humboldt Park community. [WBEZ] | | This Week’s Must-Read | A Chicago monuments committee recommended a statue honoring Irish labor leader Mary Harris “Mother” Jones in Jane Byrne Park. But Kathy Byrne, the daughter of Chicago’s first female mayor, is opposing the project, calling it “deeply insulting.” [Tribune] | |
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| | | Don't miss out on Scrum Day, the one-day Agile conference happening on September 14, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. This event offers guided activities to expand your network and features thought-provoking presentations from top industry thought-leaders. Secure your tickets now! |
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| |  | The Air and Water Show over North Avenue Beach in 2013. (Raymond Boyd / Getty) |
| | Show off your best skating moves at this dance party. [Free] | | | Tickets for the kids dash are still available! [$25+] | | | Check out this event bringing intergenerational artists together to promote art and wellness. [Free] | | | Celebrate our buzzy nature friends with food, music, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and more. [Free] | | | Participate in this second annual health and wellness event. [Free] | | | Bring a delicious dish and vibe out to the queer-themed playlist. [Free] | | | Celebrate basketball and Chicago culture with games and meet-and-greets with Bulls players at this family-friendly festival. [Free] | | | Enjoy fresh and delicious East Coast lobsters while overlooking Lake Michigan. [$79+] | | | Enjoy Spain’s popular drink alongside food from Chicago’s favorite eats at this two-day festival. [$20+] | | | Get your hands on Chicago BBQ along Lincoln, Damen, and Irving Park. [$10 suggested donation] | | | Check out handmade artworks for sale and interact directly with artists in Rogers Park. [Free] | | | Don’t miss the spectacular show above and on Lake Michigan. [Free] |
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| |  | One of Hey Chicago readers’ favorite places to cry? The lakefront. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) |
| Whether it’s tears of joy or sadness, we learned Hey Chicago readers aren’t afraid to cry in public. Plus, you all had some announcements to share. | | Best Places to Cry in Chicago | | Kiah Z.: Sitting on a rock overlooking the lake at Promontory Point. | | Olivia W.: The best meltdown spot is to reserve a library study room for a cry. Shoutout to the West Town branch. | | Kat J.: I love to cry on the Red Line. Because there's already so much stuff happening, people either don't notice you or offer a comforting shoulder pat. | | Kathryn F.: Northwestern University's Shakespeare Garden is beautiful and private. | | Amanda P.: Along the lakefront, on the Red Line, and Buckingham Fountain. | | Speaking of places to cry, tell the Washingtonians in your life about all the spots to shed a tear in D.C. | | PSAs | | Liza P.: Adults with autism and their loved ones are invited to come together for food, music, games, painting, and more in Edison Park Saturday. | | Allison L.: A Refugee Community Connection volunteer created a wishlist for migrants at the 18th District Police Station. While they have enough women's supplies and diapers, they are in need of basic clothing items — bras, shoes, pants, and shorts — as well as some toiletries. | | This segment was written by Sidney Madden, editor of Hey Chicago. |
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| Today on City Cast Chicago |
|  | Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced Chicago Police Chief Larry Snelling as his choice for the next superintendent on Aug. 14, 2023, at City Hall. (Chicago Tribune / Contributor/Gett Images) |
| | | Chief Larry Snelling has been tapped as the next police superintendent, and Dr. Allison Arwady is out as public health commissioner. What did we learn about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administrative priorities with these moves? And will these decisions have any real impact on everyday Chicagoans? We hear from WTTW’s Heather Cherone and Block Club Chicago’s Maxwell Evans on today’s podcast. | | |
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Last week, we misspelled Dan Mullane's name in our segment about airport noise. We regret the error. | | Thanks for reading! Let’s meet again on Monday, shall we!? | | – Natalia Aldana | | Thanks to editor Simone Alicea! |
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