Your Guide to July 2025 in Chicago

Your Guide to July 2025 in Chicago

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Pritzker Pausing Data Centers, Chicago’s Muddy Rain, and Backyard Chickens

In Wednesday’s State of the State address, Gov. JB Pritzker proposed to pause the state’s tax incentives for new data center construction amidst growing concerns of environmental hazards, water and power usage, and the future of AI. We break down the announcement with Invisible I ...  Show more

Battle of the Bike Lanes, More Bears Drama, and So Many Holidays

A debate over bike lanes on Archer Avenue is launching municipal election season in Brighton Park, where a bike lane opponent has launched a campaign to replace the 12th Ward alderperson. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and producer Michelle Navarro break i ...  Show more

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