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| What Chicago's Talking About |
| Cook County Property Tax Bills Delayed … Again | Property tax bills that should go out in July will be delayed by two months. County Board President Toni Preckwinkle plans to reopen a no-interest loan program for government agencies that depend on property revenue. But Chicago Public Schools will not be eligible. [Sun-Times] | | Burning Cross in Grant Park | Police are investigating a large burning cross found in Grant Park Tuesday. The Chicago Fire Department confirmed it was a cross and put out the fire. “Is it a racial thing? Is it a religious thing?” asked one witness. [WTTW] | | Ann Sather Closes. Plus, Chicago Bike Safety | Ann Sather’s last day on Belmont Avenue is June 28. On today’s podcast, we discuss why the closure feels so significant. Plus, we reflect on Chicago bike safety after CDOT worker Riley O’Neil was killed while biking in Bridgeport. [City Cast Chicago 🎧] | | Data Center Tax Break Pause | Even though legislation failed to make it out of the General Assembly this year, Gov. JB Pritzker announced he’s pausing tax breaks for new data center construction. [Axios] | |
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| | | Take a short road trip up to Madison for the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival. This FREE one-of-a-kind cultural experience features 13 world-class Indigenous and international wood sculptors creating large-scale, original works right before your eyes. Situated in beautiful San Damiano Park on the shores of Lake Monona, enjoy live sculpting, cultural experiences, live entertainment and global food vendors. | | Plan your trip! |
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| Where to World Cup in Chicago |
| | The FIFA World Cup 2026 is happening today through July 19 across North America. It starts today at 2 p.m. when Mexico and South Africa play, and South Korea and Czechia play at 9 p.m. Even though Chicago isn’t a host city, there are plenty of sports bars and watch parties to experience the World Cup matches and energy. | | Why not Chicago? Chicago was seen as a prime location to host World Cup matches— we have the third-largest population, a travel hub, and the historic Soldier Field. But then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel withdrew the city’s bid in 2018, his final year in office. Emanuel didn’t want the cost to fall on the city and taxpayers when it came to transportation, security, and safety. The last straw? There was a chance FIFA could request a dome built over Soldier Field at the city’s expense. | | | Watch kickoff parties today: | | | Recurring watch parties: | | | Bars to catch matches: | | | Want to feel like you’re there? Some AMC and Regal theaters are playing matches in Spanish using live cinematic audio and video. | | I’m rooting for Mexico 🇲🇽! Reply to this email and tell us where you’re watching and who you're rooting for. | |
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