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Good morning, Chicago. In this edition of the Daily:

  • Arlington Heights Village Board OKs Bears 'pre-development' plan
  • Chicago crowns its first karaoke champion
  • Chicago City Council approves Mayor Lightfoot's $16B budget

But first, it's Election Day! For poll opening and closing times, read more here. And if you're interested in learning more about the Workers' Rights Amendment, check this out.

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Top 5 stories in Chicago:

1) Almost 3,700 migrants have been bused to Chicago from Texas. 425 are school-aged children. State records indicate more than 150 of the migrant students are enrolled in Chicago Public Schools. Educators have raised concerns over the district's declining number of bilingual teachers and staff, as bilingual students now make up 22 percent of the district's student population.

Chalkbeat Chicago

2) Chicago has a karaoke champion! Jason E. Jackson, 45, of Edgewater was crowned karaoke champion in "Chicago Sings Karaoke," the city's first singing contest. He beat out 540 other contestants to snag the top prize of $5,000. "I'm floored, and I am so honored," said Jackson.

Chicago Sun-Times

3) Chicago City Council approves Mayor Lightfoot's 2023 budget. City Council approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot's $16.4 billion election-year spending plan despite complaints from members that it shortchanges public safety, climate change and homelessness. Alderpeople voted 32-18 in favor of the spending plan, but split 29-21 on her property tax levy.

Chicago Tribune

4) Arlington Heights Village Board approves pre-development plan on Bears' possible relocation. The plan is a non-binding "framework" agreement between the Chicago Bears and the village defining how future plans and processes will be addressed as the project develops. It is the first public acknowledgement the Bears plan to ask for public money to execute their proposal.

NBC Chicago

5) Rainbow Cone will be open all winter. Known for its cone topped with slices of orange sherbet, pistachio, Palmer House, strawberry and chocolate, the iconic ice cream shop in Beverly will be open all winter—a first since it opened in 1926. The company is also releasing a new holiday flavor and Rainbow Cone ice cream sandwiches.

Block Club Chicago

Today in Chicago:

  • Tuesday Morning Farmers Market in Lincoln Square (7:00 AM)
  • Jessie Reyez - The Yessie Tour at House of Blues (5:30 PM)
  • Out of the Loop: Live Studio Recording at The Annoyance Theatre (5:30 PM)
  • Blu Detiger at Metro (6:00 PM)
  • Flor De Toloache at Sleeping Village (7:00 PM)
  • Peter Cottontale - Merit School Fundraiser to Support Music Education at City Winery (7:00 PM)
  • Boulet Brothers' Dragula Watch Party at DS Tequila Company (7:00 PM)
  • The Coronas at Lincoln Hall (7:00 PM)
  • Mr. Blotto at Reggies (7:00 PM)
  • The Roof Dogs, Joelton Mayfield, LLO LLO at Empty Bottle (7:30 PM)
  • Maisie Peters at The Riviera Theatre (7:30 PM)
  • Ukrainian & Dissident Writers Tour at American Writers Museum (7:30 PM)
  • Trivia Tuesday: 'Black Panter' Edition at Sidetrack (8:00 PM)
  • Clipper Cabaret at The California Clipper (8:00 PM)
  • An Evening of Jazz Fall Concert at Wentz Concert Hall (8:00 PM)
  • Bono 'Stories of Surrender' Book Tour at The Chicago Theatre (8:00 PM)

Social chatter:

  • Chicago Blackhawks: "Hawks tickets for our heroes! 🇺🇸 Donate your tickets to members of the armed services for the Military Appreciation Night game on Nov. 14" (Chicago Blackhawks via Facebook)
  • Racist puppet performance: "The puppeteer, who has not acknowledged any wrongdoing, said he'd retire the doll the same way the Rolling Stones retired the song "Brown Sugar."" (Block Club Chicago via Facebook)
  • Top This Mac & Cheese: "The James Beard winner and his "Top Chef"-famous protege have opened Top This Macaroni & Cheese" (Eater Chicago via Facebook)
  • Maggie Daley Park ice skating: "Tickets 🎟 for Maggie Daley Park's ice skating ⛸ ribbon go on sale starting Mon., Nov. 7. Reserve your spot on the ice now for opening day, Nov. 18 thru Dec. 11" (Chicago Park District via Facebook)
  • Vaccination clinic: "CDPH is hosting one flu/COVID-19 vaccination clinic this weekend at @truman.college where you can also find the NEW bivalent booster. Make an appointment, or walk-ins welcome." (CDPH via Instagram)
  • Chicago's Christmas tree: "One week into November and the city's official Christmas tree has been put up in Millennium Park." (WGN-TV)

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— Nicole Cvetnic

About me: I'm a Midwesterner and very happy to call Chicagoland home. I love the outdoors—especially hiking, performing arts, photography, good food, travel and gardening. You can often find me reading to my two-year-old daughter, watching a tv series with my husband or cuddling with our special needs dog.

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