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Earlier this week law enforcement officials including Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling assured Chicagoans that CPD is prepared for the DNC. However, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg pushed back, explaining, “persistent concerns remain about whether Chicago police officers are prepared to lawfully police the massive protests.” Joining us to break down the latest updates are Chicago Reader news editor Shawn Mulcahy and Tribune sportswriter Shakeia Taylor. Plus, we discuss how Sky players are navigating increasingly toxic media coverage, a mango warehouse in Romeoville, and free Metra rides this weekend. 

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Summertime Chi is always busy. So we want to make sure we’re keeping you up to date on the best things to do during these summer weekends. That’s why we’ve enlisted City Cast Chicago contributor Greta Johnsen to put us on the events to check out, talk about parks versus beaches, and get our summer reading list on lock.
Events mentioned:

Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music

Pride Skate Party

Blues Fest

Puerto Rican Fest

The Lost Kingdoms

The Chicago Archaeopteryx

Godzilla vs. Music Box

Books mentioned: 

“Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” by Rufi Thorpe

“Nothing to See Here” by Kevin Wilson

“There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension” by Hanif Abdurraqib

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‘Tis the season for patios, rooftops, and other outdoor dining opportunities in Chicago. The Infatuation’s Adrian Kane and John Ringor give host Jacoby a rundown of the city’s best alfresco dining spots from romantic patios to rooftops where you can actually avoid getting sunburned.
Spots mentioned:

Mott St

Enoteca Roma

Hopleaf Bar


Soul and Smoke (Avondale)

Kimski

Rica Arepa

Reggie’s

Afro Joe’s

Tetto

Gene’s Sausage Shop


Lonesome Rose (Logan Square)


Bar Avec 


Taxim 

Open Outcry Brewing

The Woodlawn

Aba


Ema 

Milky Milky Ice Cream

Chiu Quon Bakery

Sugar Shack

Lilac Tiger

Red Hot Ranch

Dan’s Hot Dogs

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Last Thursday, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the Roseland Mental Health Clinic will reopen after 35 years. The city will also add mental health services to a Chicago Department of Public Health clinic in Pilsen in August and inside the Legler Regional Library in West Garfield Park. The City Cast Chicago team breaks down how this announcement delivers on the mayor’s campaign promises and some of the major challenges ahead. Plus we discuss a new initiative to increase remote work downtown and the Chicago Reader’s return to weekly publishing.  

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The City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) celebrates Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary

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As Summertime Chi heats up, some neighborhoods will be hotter than others. And with those higher temps come bigger risks from extreme heat. Last year we talked with Tribune reporter Sarah Macaraeg, who investigated and mapped these disparities. She told us what she found and explained what the city could do to protect all Chi neighborhoods. 

Good News: Crosstown Classic at Wrigley 

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Chicago Public Schools’ new funding formula moves away from enrollment-based funding to a needs-based approach that they say prioritizes the most vulnerable schools and students. But Chicago Sun-Times education reporter Nader Issa tells host Jacoby Cochran how individual school budgets are a mixed bag, with hundreds of schools expected to see staff and after-school program cuts next school year. We’re also joined by Injustice Watch’s Kelly Garcia to discuss Cook County’s plan to reduce the size of the juvenile detention center, the governor’s push to rebuild two state prisons, and more things we are looking forward to in June.

Good News: Karaoke Storytellers This Sunday

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