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Monday September 14th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Teen charged after deadly shove from moving CTA Red Line train.
  • When Mac Ayres joins Teddy Swims at the United Center.

Also on today's calendar: On the Rise: Celebrating FGI Chicago's Rising Stars—Past and Future and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Girl, 15, allegedly shoved Amazon worker off moving Chicago train to his death (amedpost.com) — A 15-year-old girl has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly helping shove 29-year-old Amazon worker Kyle Bickham from a moving CTA Red Line train in Chicago, causing his death on September 7. Police say three people were involved in the altercation, and investigators are still searching for the other two suspects as Bickham's grieving family remembers his hard work and kindness.
   

• Mac Ayres 2026 Tour Dates: Teddy Swims Arena Support (onestowatch.com) — Mac Ayres will support Teddy Swims' The UGLY Tour at Chicago's United Center on September 25, 2026, giving local fans a chance to see him in a major arena setting. The article explains his broader 2026 arena run, clarifies which dates are confirmed, and advises readers to rely on Ticketmaster listings to avoid cancelled shows.
   

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