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| What Chicago's Talking About |
| | Feds Used Flock to Tag Marimar Martinez | Before federal prosecutors dropped their case against Marimar Martinez, the teacher shot five times by a Border Patrol agent, and Anthony Ruiz, they pulled roughly 300 photos of the pair’s cars from Flock license plate readers across Cook County. Although Illinois law bars local police from aiding federal immigration agents, they aren’t restricted in criminal matters. Over 500 law enforcement agencies across the state use Flock. [Chicago Reader] | | The Banchet Finalists Are In! | Finalists for the 25th Banchet Awards, Chicago's homegrown food honors, were announced yesterday. The list runs from Mayfair taco trailer No Pasa Nada and Albany Park's Noodles Party to Fat Peach Bakery in Bridgeport and Pilsen’s Cerdito Muerto. River North steakhouse Asador Bastian and West Town’s Brasero are up for Restaurant of the Year, while West Loop’s Creepies landed two nods. Winners get named in January. [WBEZ] | | Did CPD Break the Law During Operation Midway Blitz? | A year after Operation Midway Blitz, the city’s civilian police oversight commission is still grappling with how CPD responded during the crackdown — and with divisions over how aggressively to hold the department accountable. Records show commissioners struggling to agree on how to question then-Superintendent Larry Snellings. [Tribune 🔒] | | Google’s Getting a Neighbor | Morningstar, the investment research firm, is moving into the Thompson Center, leaving the Block 37 building it’s shared with CBS since 2008. Google bought the old state building and has been renovating it since 2024. Google moves in next year, while Morningstar is set to move in in late 2028. [CBS] | | October in Chicago | On today’s podcast, we preview early voting and the city’s budget. Plus, tips for the Chicago Marathon, the last of farmers market season, and spots for your costume needs. [City Cast Chicago 🎧] | |
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| Where in the World Is Emmi Mack? |
|  | A 15-foot-tall statue of Tony Soprano in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Emmi Mack / City Cast) |
| If you’re wondering where your usual creative producer is, she is still taking a well-deserved break in Lithuania! Her latest adventure? Emmi’s in Vilnius, “discovering a club in an underground tunnel behind the Tony Soprano statue.” We aren’t surprised at all. We miss you, Emmi! | | If you want a taste of Lithuania yourself, South Side Weekly called Bernice’s Tavern in Bridgeport the “Best Place for a Sip of Little Lithuania,” in this year's Best of the South Side issue. |
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The CTA turns 79 today, and it's marking the occasion by handing the microphone to Lalah Hathaway. The five-time Grammy winner is announcing your next stop in honor of her new album, “Made In Chicago.” So listen closely on your ride! |
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