Good day Chicago! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Bears advance Indiana stadium plan as Chicago leaders push back
How Chicago is rallying around firefighter Matthew Knight right now
Police investigate sexual assault and stabbing near State Street in the Loop
Also on today's calendar: Free Classes at Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
Monday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bears Move Forward With Plans For Indiana Stadium (patch.com) — Chicago readers face a major shakeup as the Bears' board votes to advance plans for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, even as the team keeps the Chicago Bears name. City Hall and Illinois leaders insist the move is not final and continue talks, highlighting tensions over public funding, regional economic impact, and the future of pro football tied to Chicago's identity.
2. Chicago firefighter Matthew Knight battles bone cancer as fundraiser nears $80,000 (fox32chicago.com) — Chicago firefighter Matthew Knight, based at Engine Company 73 in Auburn Gresham, is battling a rare bone cancer as supporters have already raised nearly $80,000 to help his young family. Chicago's Yard Foundation, which aids firefighters nationwide, launched the "Mayday Alert" and will host its 6th Annual White Sox outing June 27 to continue supporting Knight and others in the fire service.
3. Two stabbed after woman is sexually assaulted in Loop (suntimes.com) — A 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted Friday afternoon near the 200 block of North State Street in Chicago's Loop, where a fight afterward left two men stabbed and hospitalized in good condition. Chicago police say a 36-year-old woman intervened with a knife during the altercation, and the investigation into the downtown attack remains ongoing.
4. Dual dragonflies delight in flight (brothers-brick.com) — Chicago LEGO fans can catch Ted Andes' intricate dragonfly-inspired flying machines in person at the upcoming Brickworld Chicago convention. His larger Dragonfly Aerocopter and a smaller ornithopter, complete with a story-expanding relay station, will both be on display. It's a chance to see some top-tier sci-fi-meets-steampunk building up close and chat with the builder.
📸 Around Chicago
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago
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★ Featured events ★
Free Classes at Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend →
Lincoln Common, 2335 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
8:30 am
Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Showcase →
Lincoln Common, 2335 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
8:30 am
Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat-Sun, Jun 6-7, 2026 (Oakbrook Center) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
10:00 am
A Free Talk By Nicole Virgil, CS Titled.... BE SET FREE →
2628 N Clark St, Chicago
10:00 am
The Great Bake Walk →
9:45 am
Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat-Sun, Jun 6-7, 2026 (Oakbrook Center) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am
"Klezmer Night" with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band →
Sabor A Café Niles - Steakhouse & Live Music Venue, 6873 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles
7:00 pm
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Other local events
Shred Day →
Bellwood Village Hall, 3200 Washington Blvd, Bellwood
9:00 am
Chicago, IL: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run →
9:00 am
Miles for Migraine Illinois →
Lincoln Park Diversey Event Space, 2611 N Cannon Dr, Chicago
9:00 am
Yoga on the Green at Burr Ridge Village Center →
Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge
9:30 am
American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum →
American Writers Museum, 180 North N Michigan Ave, Chicago
10:00 am
Kick off Summer at Chicago Children's Museum →
Chicago Children's Museum, 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago
10:00 am
Come See Shrek on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club →
Rooftop at The Emily Hotel, 311 N Morgan St 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
10:30 am
Juneteenth with Jewel-Osco - 9400 S Ashland Ave →
Jewel-Osco, 9400 S Ashland Ave, Chicago
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ruth Page Center for the Arts Presents the Professional Dance Training Program's Performance, June 12 —SHOUTChicago.com Read on Patch
Ruth Page School of Dance Presents Their 2026 Spring Show, "Under the Big Top," June 13 —SHOUTChicago.com Read on Patch
Pritzker Military Foundation Supports The Henry Ford Museum —Chicago Area Contributor Read on Patch
Last-Minute Polish Before a Summer of Wonder: 'Shimmering Summer' Prepares to Pop —George Visual Productions Read on Patch
Chicago Residents Expect to Achieve Financial Independence at 37 —Patch Read on Patch
The YMCA is offering free summer memberships to youth ages 12-18.
Parent must sign them up but after that they can attend without an adult. Please share with families looking for alternatives. (Nextdoor East Hyde Park)
Gas pump screw scam: BP 47th and Woodlawn
There are screws lodged in the nozzle cradle on pump 7 and other side of 7. When you drive away, the pump thinks you're still fueling and the scammer… (Nextdoor Kenwood)
University of Chicago posted a job opening for Stock Clerk I in Chicago. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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