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The commanding St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church is just one of the numerous houses of worship and other options included in this year's Open House.

Alderpeople have pushed for a public hearing after the entire school board resigned this month. But only CPS chief Pedro Martinez showed up to a Council committee hearing Wednesday.

Fioretti, a former alderman, is running against retired judge O’Neill Burke in the November election to replace outgoing State's Attorney Kim Foxx. Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski is also on the ballot.

The City Council's pedestrian safety committee advanced the speed limit reduction, as well as a pilot program allowing neighbors to report cars blocking bike and bus lanes through 311.

The lounge will host smaller concerts and parties, with a rooftop overlooking the Salt Shed's outdoor concert area and the Chicago skyline.

The restaurant will feature an exclusive tasting menu option every Wednesday, with à la carte service available the rest of the week. One highlight is a $20 taco with a prime rib cut and a side of roasted bone marrow.

The city's zoning committee advanced the West Side project slated for a former women's shelter that's now owned by a prominent Chicago philanthropist. All projects approved on Tuesday still need full City Council approval.

Myopic, Volumes and Quimby's will offer 10 percent off purchases through Friday to customers wearing merchandise from any of the longtime independent bookstores. Barnes & Noble opens its Wicker Park location on Wednesday.

Johnson hopes to bring in an additional $300 million for next year's budget through the increase — although alderpeople still need to sign off. The city is facing an almost $1 billion shortfall in 2025.

Salary bumps for the mayor, city clerk, treasurer and City Council members are automatically tied to the Consumer Price Index, unless officials choose to opt out. The mayor will not take a raise next year, according to budget documents.