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May 16, 2024: Best Date News Volume #75
Welcome to Best Date News, your favorite Chicago weekly newsletter! Topics for today include the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, an update on Clark Street outdoor dining, the Chicago Bears 2024 schedule, football games at Wrigley Field, a huge week for Netflix and more!
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May 16: National Holidays
National Classic Movie Day
National Mimosa Day
National Barbecue Day
National Drawing Day
National Piercing Day
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Chicago News
Science & Industry: On Sunday, the Museum of Science & Industry will be renamed the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry after a $125 million naming gift from Citadel founder, and former Chicago resident, Ken Griffin. There will be a museum rebranding, new experiences, a free museum entry day this Sunday, May 19 and more. Learn about all the changes and see what people are saying about it.
Clark Street Dining: After continued negotiations, it now appears that the Clark Street outdoor dining program will return this summer… sort of. The Chicago Department of Transportation issued a permit yesterday that will allow curb lane closures for outdoor dining on Clark Street, but the road will remain open to vehicle traffic.
Chicago Bears: The Chicago Bears 2024 season schedule was released yesterday. Their first game of the regular season is Sept. 8 at home against the Tennessee Titans. The schedule currently includes five nationally-televised games, with one of those in London. The team shared a fun schedule release video narrated by Chicago’s own Jake Johnson (Nick Miller from New Girl).
Wrigley Field Football: In other football news, you may recall that Northwestern knocked down its football stadium in Evanston. While their new one is being built, they will be playing their home games at two locations this upcoming season: a temporary field in Evanston and Wrigley Field. The Wrigley Field games will be their last two of the season against Illinois and Ohio State.
Wayfair in Wilmette: The online furniture retailer Wayfair is opening its first-ever brick-and-mortar store next week, and they chose Wilmette, IL (30 minutes outside Chicago) as the location. The grand opening will take place at 10am next Thursday, May 23. You can take a sneak peak at what the store looks like ahead of its opening.
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Just For Fun
Netflix: The streaming giant is making huge waves this week with multiple programming announcements including Adam Sandler to star in Happy Gilmore 2, Bridgerton Season 3, two live NFL games on Christmas Day and a 10-episode scripted comedy series called GOLF starring Will Ferrell.
We are Normal: A new study by The Washington Post has ranked Illinois as the most normal state in the US. Shout-out to anyone from Normal, IL, the most normal town in the most normal state. See the full study.
O’Hare Restaurants: Traveling soon? Eater Chicago put together a guide, with pictures, on the best places to eat at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. It highlights standout spots and also options by terminal. Check it out.
Poll Question of the Week
In honor of National Classic Movie Day, which of these Chicago-featured classic films is your favorite?If you have another favorite not on the list, share that too! |
Poll Results: Last newsletter we asked you what part of summer in Chicago are you most looking forward to. The results:
39%: Rooftops and patios
26%: Being out on/near the lake
19%: Street Festivals
15%: Farmers markets
Some thoughts from our Best Date News readers included:
“There’s so many great options of farmers markets, not just downtown, but throughout the neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs!” -Katie E.
“Wicker Park is patio city and every time we walk the dog we are tempted to hop on a patio haha” -Paige C.
“I am in love with every part of Chicago summers!! 🫶🏻” -Jesse W.
Today's Sunset in Chicago
The sun will set in Chicago this evening at 8:05pm. Which means the sun sets today seven minutes later than it did last week!
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