City In 'Chaos'? / Konkol Column / Lake View Sugar Daddy / Bobcat

Chicago IL

04 October, 2021

11:28 PM

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It's Tuesday. They still won't stop shooting in Chicago. And prosecutors are still stingy bringing felony charges against shooters. Some folks, including Chicago's mayor, openly worried that we're facing a perfect storm that could push our city into "chaos." At the Economic Club of Chicago, Billionaire Ken Griffin actually said, Chicago is like "Afghanistan on a good day." But if you're looking for a reason not to fear the epic spike of shootings in the "safe" parts of town, consider T.J. Kory's perspective on the state of our city. I talked to the 25-year-old data scientist who took a bullet to the buttocks last week while riding a Divvy bike on Milwaukee Avenue near the West Loop, where gunmen in two cars had a high-speed shootout. KONKOL COLUMN: Chicago Shooting Victim Reflects On 'Crazy Thing' That Happened Clouds, then sun. High: 69 Low: 64. "We can't live in a world where there is no accountability," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday, a sharp criticism of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's decision not to file felony charges related to a Friday morning gunfight when four people shot into a West Side home and people inside fired back. Foxx says the mayor doesn't have her facts straight. (CBS2)There's a sweet story behind the name of a new bakery opening in Lake View, Sugar Daddy Patisserie. When owners Ryann Ibasco and James Cox first started dating, Ibasco's friends nicknamed Cox "sugar daddy because he was always bringing sweets." (Block Club)President Joe Biden's visit to Chicago is back on. The president cancelling his planned trip here last week to shepherd infrastructure bill negotiations in Washington. Biden is expected to urge private businesses to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for workers when he visits Thursday. (Patch)A police officer shot and killed a 61-year-old man while responding to a domestic disturbance on the South Side. (Patch) Today's Chicago Patch is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Whether you want to lower your interest rate or consolidate debt, now is a great time to consider refinancing. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) For A Good Time, Click: South Side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at City Winery (8 p.m.)Mr. Blotto at Reggies. (7 p.m.)Bulls vs. Cavs at United Center (7 p.m.)Outspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling at Side Track (7 p.m.)Bobcat Goldthwait at Zanies (8 p.m.) Bobcat Goldthwait. (David Livingston/Getty Images) Tuesday Tweets: Valid question: If Facebook is down on your birthday, did it really happen? (Twitter)A Chicago ward boss says she was threatened by a City Council colleague. (Twitter)The Chicago Sky is one win from the WNBA Finals. (Twitter)This is how we do it: Harold's Chicken with hot and mild sauce, salt-and-pepper. (Twitter) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Improovy Painters Chicago — The #1-Rated Painting Services In Chicagoland Easy & Fast! (Visit website) Governors State University — Scholarships for Entering Freshmen and Transfer students (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Music with the Rabbi (October 5) Lighthouse Academies Interview On The Spot Hiring Day! (October 6) Forum on Strategic Real Estate Investment (October 6) Lincoln Park Uncorked 2021: An Armitage-Halsted Wine Stroll (October 7) Lake Street Rummage Sale Oct 8-9 "Repurposing for a Purpose!" (October 8) FREE-Family Food Distribution (October 9) A Tribute To Lynn Harrell (October 14) Chicago Artisan Market - 100+ top artisans (Sun, Oct 17 | 10am-4pm) (October 17) Add your event Job listings: Auto Body Tech Needed - Sign On Bonus! (Details) Add your job listing Love today's newsletter? Send a pal this link to subscribe. — Mark Konkol Twitter: @konkolskorner.