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🌱 R. Kelly Guilty + VP Harris To Visit Chicago + Caramel Popcorn Beer

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  • ⚖️ R. Kelly was found guilty of child pornography, enticing minors for sex.
  • 📃 Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation to assist migrants arriving from Texas.
  • 🍺 Garrett Popcorn and Revolution Brewing partner to create a caramel beer.

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Top 5 stories in Chicago:

1) R. Kelly guilty of child pornography, enticing minors for sex. A jury on Wednesday found musician R. Kelly guilty on three criminal counts of producing child pornography and three counts of sexual crimes against children, which brought to a close an almost month-long trial involving the former R & B musician. The verdict came on the second day of jury deliberations and after the jury delivered several questions to the judge during their 11 hours of deliberations. Two of Kelly's associates were found not guilty of the charges they faced in the matter. Kelly, 55, faced a total of 13 criminal charges. He was found not guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice and tampering with evidence during his 2008 trial on criminal pornography as part of the "mixed verdict," which was announced just before 4:30 p.m. on yesterday. The Chicago native was previously found guilty of similar criminal charges in New York and faces 30 years in prison.

(Chicago Patch)

2) Vice President Kamala Harris to participate in roundtable discussion on reproductive rights in Chicago. Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to meet with Illinois state legislators and other local leaders in Chicago later this week, according to Harris' office. Harris' visit is slated for Friday, Sept. 16, when her focus on reproductive rights mirrors the mission of a trip to the Chicago area early this summer. Harris made stops in Chicago and Plainfield on June 24, addressing the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade that has vastly changed the legal scope of reproductive rights in much of the country. In the wake of the Jackson v. Dobbs ruling, Illinois has emerged as an island for abortion access, as many nearby states immediately enacted abortion restrictions following the Supreme Court decision.

(NBC Chicago)

3) Garrett Popcorn creates caramel beer with Revolution Brewing. Garrett Popcorn and Revolution Brewing are now selling a beer made with caramel popcorn. Garrett, the brand known for its mix of cheddar and caramel kernels, is partnering with the state's best-selling craft beer brand to produce CaramelCrisp Caramel Popcorn Ale. The brown ale hit Chicago shelves yesterday with a statewide release slated for Saturday, Oct. 1. According to a brewery spokesperson, Revolution Brewing will use 450 pounds of caramel popcorn and 1,200 pounds of brown sugar for every 120 barrels of the 7 percent ABV beer. The two beloved brands are neighbors in Avondale — Garrett rents storage space (for tins and other wares) from Revolution in the building next to the brewery. The beer, which could become an annual offering, will be poured at Revolution's taproom and brewpub, and bars and stores across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

(Eater Chicago)

4) McDonald's to move jobs to Chicago but voices concern on crime. McDonald's Corp. is moving its innovation center and about 100 jobs to central Chicago — a big bet on the city that comes as other high-profile companies flee the area's high taxes and crime. The world's biggest restaurant company by sales said it's relocating the workers from Romeoville, a Chicago suburb, to the company's headquarters in the city. The unit, which will be called Speedee labs, will focus on improving customer experience and solving operational problems. The company said the move shows its commitment to the city. "We are betting on Chicago in the long term because we think it makes good business sense," McDonald's Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski said. The move to bring more workers to the third-largest city in the U.S. follows announced departures from Boeing Inc. and billionaire Ken Griffin's hedge fund, Citadel. Chicago's appeal has been eroded by high taxes, an indebted government and systemic segregation that has contributed to crime.

(Bloomberg)

5) Gov. J.B. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation to assist migrants bused in from Texas. Gov. Pritzker is calling on the National Guard to help deal with busloads of migrants being sent to Chicago from Texas. The governor also issued a disaster proclamation to speed up the availability of state money and resources to deal with the crisis. Pritzker took the extraordinary steps yesterday to deal with the mounting crisis that is only expected to worsen. So far, 11 busloads of carrying about 509 migrants have arrived in the city from Texas, according to the city. The latest migrants arriving became the tipping point for state and local officials. Pritzker issued the disaster declaration to allow the state to cut through red tape and quickly release money to pay for hotels and medical care for the migrants. Pritzker accused Texas Gov. Greg Abbott of playing games with people's lives as part of a political stunt.

(ABC7 Chicago)

Today in Chicago:

  • Garden Nouveau at Garfield Park Conservatory. (10 a.m.)
  • Wacoal's Fit for the Cure event at Neiman Marcus in Town Center. (10 a.m.)
  • Canvas and Conversation at Oriole Park Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
  • Bee Demo at Garfield Park Conservatory. (11 a.m.)
  • French Market at Gallagher Way. (4 p.m.)
  • Mexican Independence Day Five-Course Dinner and Wine Pairing at Tzuco. (5 p.m.)
  • Film Screening: Peter Pan at Mount Greenwood Branch Library. (5:30 p.m.)
  • Kahari Black Art Opening at The Promontory. (6 p.m.)
  • Noche Mexicana - Mexican Night at Back of the Yards Branch Library. (6 p.m.)
  • Vinyasa & Vino - Yoga and Wine Tasting at City Winery. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff at FitzGerald's. (7 p.m.)
  • Chicago School of Burlesque Student Showcase at The Newport. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Scene Queen, Holy Wars at Subterranean. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Tire Swarm Car Show & Bike Night at Brauerhouse. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Riot Fest Late Night Alkaline Trio at Metro. (8 p.m.)
  • Spiritualized Live at The Vic Theatre. (8 p.m.)
  • Tonstartssbandht at Sleeping Village. (8 p.m.)
  • Tom Petty Tribute: The Heartwreckers at SPACE. (8 p.m.)
  • Days of Noir Lives: A Comedy Play at The Den Theatre. (8 p.m.)
  • Om with Zombi at Thalia Hall. (8:30 p.m.)
  • Suzanne Santo at Empty Bottle. (8:30 p.m.)
  • Sip and Sing: Bingo Edition at The Promontory. (9 p.m.)
  • Fresh Faces Drag Competition at Hydrate Nightclub. (9 p.m.)
  • Disney Karaoke Night at 115 Bourbon St. (9 p.m.)
  • Marques Carroll Quintet at Jazz Showcase. (10 p.m.)

Chatter:

  • Chicago sewer system: "City officials defended the sewer system after the major rainfall, saying the storm's unusual speed and intensity were partially to blame." (Block Club Chicago via Facebook)
  • Movies about big cats: "We know you ❤️ big cats. But what about 'CATS' (2019) on the big screen?! There are still some tickets left to the Jellicle Ball this Friday, er, we mean our showings of 'THE LION KING' and 'CATS' presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema." (Lincoln Park Zoo via Facebook)
  • Chicago back in the day: "1950s - 57th Street Art Fair. Goff House on the left along with the Tropical Hut." (Growing up in Chicago via Facebook)
  • Eshu Tune: "You know Hannibal Buress. Now get to know Eshu Tune." (Block Club Chicago via Facebook)
  • Updated rail service schedules: "Today, we announced recent changes made to optimize rail service schedules on multiple rail lines. The changes are in support of pillar No. 1 of the 'Meeting the Moment' Action Plan, which is to provide consistent, reliable service throughout the day and reduce instances of large gaps in service." (Chicago Transit Authority via Facebook)

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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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