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| What Chicago's Talking About |
| | Council Selects New Zoning Chair | After months of uncertainty and stalled meetings, City Council selected 36th Ward Ald. Gilbert Villegas as new chair of the influential zoning committee. Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) will replace Villegas as head of the economic committee. [Tribune 🔒] | | | | | Subminimum Wage Freeze. Plus, Yoga for Seniors | This week, City Council voted to block the mayor’s veto on the freeze for subminimum wage hikes. On today’s podcast, we discuss whether it was successful. Plus, where the Supreme Court is leaning on President Donald Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship, and yoga for seniors at this Back of the Yards cafe. [City Cast Chicago 🎧] | | Cesar Chavez Elementary to be Renamed | Today is the last day neighbors can suggest new names for Cesar E. Chavez Multicultural Academic Center in Back of the Yards. The local school council voted in March to begin the name change process after an investigation revealed credible accusations against Chavez of rape and sexual abuse. Pilsen’s post office is also getting a new name. [Block Club] | | Got Poems About Chicago? | Poetry magazine, headquartered here in Chicago, is putting out a special issue about its hometown — and submissions are open. [Poetry] | | | One of Chicago’s Last Video Stores | Even as streaming has come to dominate our screens, The Video Strip in McKinley Park has been renting out movies for over 30 years. [Block Club] | | |
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| | | Ever notice how the best part of anything is right in the middle? Come see for yourself in Illinois, where you can hit the trails in breathtaking state parks. Experience classic Americana on Route 66. And even kayak through a glistening canyon of skyscrapers. It’s all right here in Illinois. |
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| | When you sign up to be a City Cast Chicago Neighbor, you get perks like shouting out your favorite spots in the city! | | Our neighbor wants to shout out Into the Feral: | | “Into the Feral in Avondale is the witchy-chic home goods store of your dreams! Pick up one of the delicious tea blends made by owner Nicole while you're there.” | | |
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Thank you to our new member, Jordan C., who said, | | "I originally subscribed to City Cast to get a list of all the things that were happening around Chicago, but quickly became interested in all the news they would report on. I finally became a member because the pennant was just too cool and interesting to pass up.” | | Thank you, Jordan! Did you sign up to get your pennant? Become a City Cast Chicago Neighbor today to receive yours! |
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