Morning. The city is preparing for the release of the Adam Toledo video. Chicago is deploying police to the Loop and using city vehicles as roadblocks in anticipation of the public's reaction to the video of an officer killing the 13 year old in Little Village. The video, which the family viewed Tuesday, is expected to be released to the public this week.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability, or COPA, said it is still in the early phases of its investigation, which includes reviewing the gun detection system.
MacArthur Justice Center attorney Jonathan Manes said ShotSpotter, which is used in mostly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, puts police on high alert to look for gunfire when 85% of the time there is no evidence of a crime or a crime reported. Over the last three years, ShotSpotter has cost the city $30 million. Will Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who says she wants to see reform in the wake of Toledo's death, renew the gun detection system's contract in August? [Block Club Chicago; CBS News; The Intercept]
⛅ Hope y'all can get outside and find some good on this 50-degree day.
—Sidney Madden (@sidney_madden_)
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▪️ Gov. JB Pritzker is sending 50,000 Pfizer and Moderna doses to Chicago. The city, county, and state have temporarily stopped administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine while federal officials review rare blood clots in a handful of individuals who got the single dose. Health officials say not to worry if you already got the J&J shot. [WTTW]
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▪️ City aims to grow homeownership in targeted neighborhoods. Through the Micro Market Recovery Program, home buyers in 10 neighborhoods, including Englewood, Chicago Lawn, and Hermosa, can get help from the city with a $15,000 down payment.
👉 What you can do: Contact community partners for more info.
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▪️ Scottie Pippen's $1.8 million home for sale. While y'all have been scrolling through Zillow this panny, the former Bulls star was getting ready to sell his Highland Park mansion with 19 bathrooms and an indoor court. Anyone else see the Architectural Digest home tour and think it lacked a certain je ne sais quoi — just me? [Chicago Magazine]
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Donald Lassere is returning to his native Chicago to lead the Chicago History Museum. The new president tells City Cast Chicago why he wants to make sure the 165-year-old museum tells stories of all of the city's neighborhoods.
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💉 Adult residents in the 30th Ward can get Moderna vaccines at 3401 N. Knox Ave. on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 773-794-3095 to make an appointment. [Alderman Ariel Reboyras]
😷 Kane County has Moderna and Pfizer vaccines available for adult Illinoisans in Elgin, Aurora, and Batavia. [Kane Vax]
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Between Washington and Jackson Parks is a green belt called the Midway Plaisance. Join the Chicago Architecture Association today at noon as they dive into the Midway's history, tracing back to the 1893 World's Fair.
Catch movies at the ChiTown drive-in this weekend. Last year, the Pilsen indoor sports facility pivoted to a drive-in to keep staff employed. [Block Club Chicago]
Y'all can do yoga under the stars — or under a "Starry Night" at least. The new immersive Van Gogh exhibit is offering yoga classes beginning Saturday.
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Image provided by Immersive Van Gogh
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Give it up for the grocery stores this year — they restocked all that toilet paper, supplied sourdough starters, and started offering vaccines. Time to proudly sport your "Run to Da Jewels" shirt, and embrace that Chicago accent. Plus, you'll be supporting local T-shirt and underwear maker Harebrained.
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