Friday August 14th Patch AM
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Hello again Chicago! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
Bears sharpen Hammond stadium push while pledging to stay 'Chicago'
How Chicago police are rallying to help Colombian earthquake survivors
What we know about the deadly shooting inside Garfield Ridge's Mark Twain school.
Also on today's calendar: Experience the Chicago Air & Water Show with City Cruises and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call people that look after chickens? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
Saturday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 74.
Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. Bears' 'Sole Focus' Is Hammond Stadium Project, Kevin Warren Says (patch.com) β Chicago Bears leaders say their stadium plans are now firmly centered on a new, fixed-roof venue and mixed-use district in Hammond, Indiana, even as Illinois officials try to keep the team in the state. They stress the franchise will remain the Chicago Bears, argue Hammond's proximity keeps the team closely tied to Chicago fans, and highlight Indiana's legislative support and daily talks as they near a long-term decision.
2. Chicago Police Department soccer clubs to host Colombia earthquake relief fundraiser Aug. 23 at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 (abc7chicago.com) β Chicago police soccer clubs are organizing an Aug. 23 fundraiser at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 on Washington Boulevard to support Colombian earthquake victims. Chicago officers plan to travel to Colombia, and the event ties into Colombian Fest Chicago, with options to donate remotely if you can't attend in person.
3. 2 custodians killed in apparent murder-suicide in Garfield Ridge school both ID'd: officials (abc7chicago.com) β Two custodians were fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide inside Mark Twain Elementary School in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood, according to police and union officials. Both victims, Chicago residents, have now been identified, and while no students were present, the incident is prompting serious questions about school safety as the new year approaches.
4. Over a Century of Filipino Song, One Chicago Afternoon: Musika SamaSama Filipino Festival 2026 β USA (asianjournal.com) β Chicagoans can experience Musika SamaSama Filipino Festival 2026 for free at Eugene Field Park on August 29, celebrating over a century of Filipino music and culture. Expect live performances, a dance crew contest, food trucks, kids' activities, and a showcase of Filipino American music rooted in Chicago.
5. Newest beluga whale group arrives at Shedd Aquarium (wgntv.com) β More beluga whales have just arrived at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium from a closed Canadian marine park, joining four others that came in July. The new group will be cared for around the clock behind the scenes as they acclimate, while Shedd remains committed to rescuing additional whales in need.
πΈ Around Chicago
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π Upcoming Events in Chicago
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Experience the Chicago Air & Water Show with City Cruises β
City Cruises, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
10:00 am
Stan's Donuts Celebrates Grand Opening at Mariano's Bannockburn with Family Fun & $100 Gift Card β
Mariano's, 2999 S Waukegan Rd, Bannockburn
12:00 pm
Rooftop Cinema Club presents: You, Me & Tuscany β
Rooftop Cinema Club Fulton Market, 311 N Morgan St, Chicago
4:00 pm
JW Chicago Social Series: Live Music with Jessica Lopez β
JW Marriott Chicago, 151 W Adams St, Chicago
6:00 pm
Tree House Humane Society's Cat Walk Returns to Chicago β
Rockwell on the River, 3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago
6:00 pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Drake β
Stan Mansion, 2408 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago
6:30 pm
Rooftop Cinema Club presents: Poetic Justice β
Rooftop Cinema Club Fulton Market, 311 N Morgan St, Chicago
7:00 pm
Beverly Theatre Guild Presents "The Lifespan of a Fact" β
Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W 111th St, Chicago
7:30 pm
Beyond Hot Dogs and Deep Dish With Monica Eng
Portage-Cragin Branch Library 5108 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
11:00 am
Teen Recording Studio Certification
South Shore Branch Library 2505 East 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60649
2:00 pm
The Forgotten Maqams of Lorestan in the Gateway Lounge
Copernicus Center 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Book AppΓ©tit: A Cookbook Book Club
Mayfair Branch Library 4400 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
2:00 pm
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Chicken Tenders (Thank you Mark J. for sending it in!)
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