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Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Coyote Reportedly Causes Go-Arounds At O'Hare (patch.com) — Travelers using Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday morning saw minor disruptions after a coyote reportedly wandered onto a runway, forcing several flights to go around. While federal officials have not yet confirmed details, the FAA reported only brief gate and taxi delays, and passengers are urged to check directly with their airlines for updated flight status.
2. George Cardenas joins list of Chicago mayoral candidates (nbcchicago.com) — Chicago’s mayoral field just got more crowded as Cook County Board of Review Commissioner and longtime former alderman George Cardenas officially launched a run for mayor. He’s pitching himself as a manager who can fix what he calls Chicago’s financial “management problem,” while other big local names, from Susana Mendoza to Alexi Giannoulias, weigh or pursue bids of their own.
3. Juneteenth 2026 events in Chicago area: Where to celebrate the federal holiday this year (cbsnews.com) — Chicagoans have a full slate of Juneteenth 2026 celebrations, from a free music showcase in Millennium Park and special programming at the DuSable Museum to festivals in Bronzeville, Garfield Park, Washington Park, and Wrigley Field. Suburban options in places like Downers Grove, South Holland, Palatine, and Hillside add family activities, performances, and community resources throughout the long weekend.
4. Reunion brings challenge from St. Cajetan Class of 1966 (beverlyreview.net) — St. Cajetan’s Class of 1966 just turned their 60th reunion into a successful fundraiser to support the Southwest Side Catholic school as Chicago’s Archdiocese continues closing elementary schools over low enrollment and deficits. Alumni packed Memorial Hall, enjoyed pizza from a fellow alum’s Tata’s Chicago Pizzeria, and challenged other graduating classes to turn future reunions into fundraisers too.
5. Chicago police seek suspect in North Lawndale assault of CTA Pink Line passenger (wgntv.com) — Chicago police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who allegedly struck a 44-year-old woman on a CTA Pink Line platform in North Lawndale last Thursday morning. The attack happened in the 1900 block of South Central Park Avenue, and investigators released a description and tip lines so Chicagoans can share information anonymously.
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