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🌱 Local Artist Turns Potholes Into Art + Body Found in Lake ID'd
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Good morning, Chicago! I'm back with your new copy of the Chicago Daily. Here are some of the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.
But first, Chicago police are asking for help identifying a man who tried to kidnap a 9-year-old girl Wednesday morning in West Rogers Park. Anyone who recognizes the man, or has any other information on the incident is asked to call Area Three Detectives at (312) 744-8261. Anonymous tips can be submitted to cpdtip.com.
- 🎨 Local artist Jim Bachor is making mosaics out of ... potholes!
- 🚲 Cyclists say the city lets drivers park in bike lanes for days, creating dangerous situations
- 🤖 State wants to sell off Chicago's iconic Damen Avenue Silos
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Top 5 stories in Chicago:
1) Cyclists say city lets drivers park in bike lanes for days, forcing them into dangerous situations. Multiple bicyclists reported a driver parked in a busy Milwaukee Avenue bike lane for days, but all the city did was leave tickets, they said. A new ordinance proposed by Alderman Andre Vasquez (40th) would streamline the process of clearing vehicles from the bike lane by giving the Department of Finance, which issues tickets to vehicles parked in bike lanes, the power to also tow those vehicles.
2) Illinois looks to unload riverfront silos seen in Transformers film. Illinois wants to set a new stage for Chicago's iconic Damen Avenue Silos by selling off the property. The 23.4-acre property that runs along the Chicago river was declared useless in 2005. The silos may look familiar to sci-fi fans, as they were featured in Michael Bay's 2014 film "Transformers: Age of Extinction." Finding a buyer for the Damen Silos is in line with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's broader plan to sell off properties in the state's real estate portfolio that are either too old or too expensive to maintain.
3) White Sox to sign shortstop Elvis Andrus. Elvis Andrus was there for the taking and the White Sox were there with a need. The veteran former All-Star shortstop, released by the cost-cutting Oakland Athletics, cleared waivers and is expected to sign with the Sox and join the team when it opens a three-game series in Cleveland later today. Andrus is in the final season of an eight-year, $120 million contract signed with Texas, but the Sox will owe him the prorated league minimum for the remainder of the season, with the A's responsible for the remainder of his $14 million salary.
4) Body pulled from Lake Michigan is that of missing Chicago man. A body found near northwestern Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline has been identified as that of a Chicago man who vanished with a friend in late July during a boating trip. The body of Dexter Trendell Sain, 36, was recovered near Whiting Lakefront Park about 200 yards from the shoreline. The Lake County Coroner's office conducted an autopsy and found that Sain had drowned.
5) Artist Jim Bachor is filling Chicago potholes with mosaics of famous paintings. You don't have to visit a museum to see some of the world's most renowned paintings. You just have to look down. Local mosaic artist Jim Bachor is known for filling potholes with small, colorful mosaics. His latest street art series is called "Master pieces," which recreate famous artworks people ordinarily would see at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Today in Chicago:
- Set Sail with City Cruises Chicago for Annual Air & Water Show (9:00 AM)
- Yoga for Adults at West Lawn Branch Library (9:30 AM)
- Museum of Chinese in America on the Road: Exhibit Pop-up in Chinatown (10:00 AM)
- Chamber Takeout Stakeout at Harold's Shrimp & Chicken (12:00 PM)
- Ruido Fest at Union Park (12:00 PM)
- Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field (1:20 PM)
- Ribfest Chicago in the Northcenter Neighborhood (5:00 PM)
- Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (6:00 PM)
- Red Hot Chili Peppers at Soldier Field (6:30 PM)
- How Did This Get Made Live at Chicago Theater (7:00 PM)
- Kendrick Lamar at United Center (7:30 PM)
- Boyz II Men at The Venue at Horseshow Casino (8:00 PM)
- Queer Eye: The Musical Parody at The Second City (8:00 PM)
Chatter:
- A Sunday on La Grande Jatte: "This small oil on thin wood panel is one of over 20 painted studies Georges Seurat made for his most famous work, "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884." Although at first glance its composition seems similar to the finished canvas, its figures have little to do with the final version." (The Art Institute of Chicago via Facebook)
- Miko's Italian Ice turns 25: "You can help Miko's celebrate its 25th anniversary by buying a cup for as little as $1 this weekend." (Block Club Chicago via Facebook)
- Chicago Bears: "Drums or wings? We got both 😂" (Chicago Bears via Facebook)
- Le Colonial Chicago: "Come for the food, stay for the vibe. Le Colonial has one of our favorite dining settings. 😍 📸: @secondcitymom #EnjoyIllinois #MiddleofEverything" (Enjoy Illinois via Instagram)
- Milk & Honey Café: "The popular Wicker Park brunch spot was sold to a new company in September, which led to tensions between longtime staffers and new management." (Block Club Chicago via Facebook)
- Affordable dining in Chicago: "Chicagoans know they don't have to spend big to eat well" (Eater Chicago via Facebook)
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- Nasty Women of Evanston ART Fundraiser supporting Planned Parenthood (August 20)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!
— 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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