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Thursday, October 31, 2024

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1. The Jean Banchet Awards are terrified to name the best pizza in Chicago

Judges have narrowed it down to four finalists, and that is as far as they're willing to go.

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2. Banks argue Illinois swipe fee law an 'extreme interference' with federal statutes

Banking industry attorneys are asking a Chicago federal court to stop a new state law limiting how much they can collect on credit card transaction fees before it can take effect.

3. Johnson's pick for CPS board chief apologizes for comments flagged as antisemitic

Social media posts linked to various accounts of the Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson by Jewish Insider include comparisons of “Zionist Jews” to Nazi Germany.

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4. UChicago launches climate and sustainability institute

The university heralds it as a “first-of-its-kind” institute with the goal of providing solutions to climate challenges.

5. The late Jim Crown’s Gold Coast condo for sale at $17.5 million

Crown, the third-generation leader of Henry Crown & Co, died in an accident in June 2023. His widow, Paula, has their 12,000-square-foot home on Goethe Street on the market.

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6. The Dining Table podcast: Chicago's drinking experts recommend their favorite spots

Host David Manilow gets recommendations from experts in the worlds of wine, whiskey, beer, cocktails and even Malort on where they go to eat and drink.

7. Chicago Symphony Orchestra nears ticket-sales record again

The storied group saw gains in ticket sales and attendance for the second year in a row, but still recorded an operating deficit of $1.4 million as expenses continued to rise.

8. Chicago homebuyers feeling the affordability crunch: Crain's Daily Gist podcast

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to read the tea leaves in the latest batch of Chicago housing market data.

9. Secure your spot to hear civic leaders in a vital conversation on the future of cities

The challenges ahead for Chicago and other major metros — climate change, crime, education, housing costs — are in many ways humanity's challenges. Register by Nov. 8.