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| What Chicago's Talking About |
| | Spate of Black-Owned Business Burglaries on South Side | There were eight reported burglaries across Bronzeville and Greater Grand Crossing over two recent mornings. Businesses hit include three restaurants: Bronzeville Soul, Peaches, and Soul Veg City. Other nearby business owners have experienced robberies too — they’re worn out. [Block Club] | | | OPC and Obama Foundation Workers to Unionize | More than 250 employees at the Obama Foundation and Presidential Center are organizing under the name Obama Workers United. In an open letter, they said leadership has met concerns with “vague responses” while turnover climbs. They’re asking for raises, help with rising healthcare costs, and restored time off. [Sun-Times] | | Why Is a Billionaire Feeding Rats in Lincoln Park? | Local billionaire Barre Seid is accused of heading a nut-spreading scheme near Green City Market that’s worsening rat burrows and attracting pigeons. Seid is now ignoring a final warning from Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd), who is pushing the park district to file a lawsuit. [Axios Chicago] | | | House vs. Techno: Chicago vs. Detroit | Following the (explosive) death of disco, house music and techno music were born simultaneously — in Chicago and Detroit respectively. By the 1990s, both styles were core to each city’s culture, with footwork booming in Chicago and jit dominating in Detroit. Today, the rivalry continues. [WBEZ] | |  | Of course Chicago is the best — just look at that water taxi view. (Emmi Mack / City Cast Chicago) |
| Saturday is Best Big City Day! | Chicago was recently named the Best Big City in the country by Condé Nast Traveler for the 10th year in a row. To celebrate, Chicago has proclaimed tomorrow as Best Big City Day. Celebrate by simply getting out there. There’s also an official rec: a house set on the Riverwalk at 3:30 p.m. [Choose Chicago] |
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| | | This fall, Chicago’s architecture takes center stage as Open House Chicago®️ returns October 17-18, 2026. | Explore more than 200 sites across 30+ neighborhoods, including iconic landmarks, hidden gems and buildings rarely open to the public — all free to explore. | Whether you’re a longtime architecture fan or simply curious about your city, OHC is your chance to step inside, discover something new and see Chicago from a different perspective. | Join us October 17-18 and discover what makes Chicago’s neighborhoods unique. | Learn more at openhousechicago.org |
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| | | Fall in Illinois is eye-opening. And we’re not just talking about the kaleidoscopic colors that paint the landscapes from Galena to the Garden of the Gods and every breathtaking outlook in between. It’s just the right time to discover fresh exhibits in Chicago’s world-class museums. Slow things down in charming small towns. And feast on the farm-to-table bounty. The show’s about to begin in the Middle of Everything. |
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Shoutout to Sydney R., who just became a City Cast Neighbor! Be like Sydney! Get access to members-only emails and exclusive events! Get that limited-edition hat everyone’s talking about! Support the Neighborhood. | | Now, two more things before I let you go: | - Chicago Opera Theatre is hosting a costume sale today in the Fine Arts Building.
- We are off Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Have a good long weekend!
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