🌱 Chicago Party Aunt / Konkol / Bacon Buns / Genesis/ Red Stars

Chicago IL

15 November, 2021

12:11 AM

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker's re-election campaign has a billionaire problem. Illinois' richest man, Ken Griffin's pledge to go "all-in" financing a candidate to oust Pritzker from office shines a spotlight on the governor's lack of a plan to address spiking violence in Chicago. KONKOL COLUMN: Ken Griffin Exposes Crack In Pritzker Campaign: Chicago Violence Citadel founder Ken Griffin. (Larry Busacca/Getty Images Cold, Rain And Snow. High: 38 Low: 34. Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara's faces termination for violating 18 police department rules. The Chicago Police Board will hear evidence starting today. (FOX32)It's the year of women's pro sports in Chicago. The Red Stars advanced to the National Women's Soccer League championship game with a 2-0 win over the Portland Thorns. (WGN)Police are looking for a 10-year-old girl and an armed man suspected of carjacking a police sergeant's wife outside a Jewel Osco on the Northwest Side about 8 a.m. Sunday morning. (ABC7)Bridgeport Bakery's "Bacon Buns" are back. The neighborhood bake shop, which shut down earlier this year, is taking online orders. (Block Club)The actor behind Netflix's animated series "Chicago Party Aunt" toured Chatham (and visited Lem's barbecue) with Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas. "I got rib tips and barbecue chicken and it was absolutely delicious," Chris Witaske said. "It was cool to see a piece of history from this side of town." (WTTW) Today's Chicago Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. 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: Music and Sports Trivia Night at Reggies (6 p.m.)Music & Magic at Chicago Magic Lounge (7 p.m.)Sofar Sounds - Logan Square at a secret location (7:30 p.m.)Genesis at the United Center (8 p.m.)Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford of Genesis. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)Just The Links: Happy Birthday to Jabari, Lincoln Park Zoo's 4-year-old lion.Win a $50 gift box from Hustler Hollywood.Mayor Lightfoot and Gov. Pritzker head to the White House today for President Biden's infrastructure bill signing.Bulls win! 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 — Attend the Undergraduate Open House, Saturday, Nov. 13 (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15) Music with the Rabbi (November 16) National Black Wall Street Chicago Power Luncheon Celebration (November 18) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 18) Northside Ladies Boutique - Tons of Ladies Designer Clothes (November 19) 33% off a medical cannabis card certification all November long (November 20) Chicago Artisan Market (Holiday Market) in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Nov 27-28 (November 27) 3-Hour Gun Safety Training for Kids/Teens, Force on Target Training & Much more (November 27) Add your event Love Chicago Daily? Tell your pals and send them this link to subscribe. — Mark