What's Going On In Chicago?!

Check Out Yesterday's Marketing Stunt on the CTA

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Best Date Food
September 21, 2023

BEST DATE NEWS

Sept. 21, 2023: Best Date News Volume #42

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Best Date News! In today’s newsletter, we dive into the Chicago Bears drama, Chicagohenge and other things to do this weekend, how to adopt a pet for free in Chicago and a cool marketing stunt from this week on the CTA.

Via SF Chronicle

Sept. 21: National Holidays

  • National Chai Day

  • National Pecan Cookie Day

  • National New York Day

  • Miniature Golf Day

  • World Gratitude Day

Chicago News

  • Chicago Bears Drama: The Bears were the story at the center of the football universe yesterday as their defensive coordinator Alan Williams abruptly resigned “to step back to take care of my health and family.” There are rumors going around that the FBI might even be involved.

  • Chicagohenge: The sunset we’ve all been waiting for is happening this weekend! Twice a year, Chicago’s sunsets and sunrises align perfectly with the buildings of the city’s east and west corridor street grid creating an iconic photo opportunity called Chicagohenge.

  • Weekend Activities: Looking for something fun to do in Chicago this weekend? Here is a roundup of 41 things you can do ranging from Randolph Street Market, Oktoberfests, 312 Block Party and more.

  • Red Bull Gives You Trains: Formula One and Red Bull partnered on a unique marketing stunt yesterday in the Loop to promote an upcoming event at the United Center. They built a custom Red Bull-branded train carriage and attached it to the L between two regular CTA train cars. You have to watch the video.

  • Adopt for Free: If you have been considering adopting a dog or cat, now might be the time. The Chicago Animal Care and Control center is waiving adoption fees for the rest of September.

Via Al’s Beef

Just for Fun

  • Best Italian Beef: What spot has the best Italian Beef sandwiches in Chicago? Chicagoans voted and here are the top five favorite spots in the Chicago area. Speaking of Italian Beef, did you see that Al’s Beef is doing a collab with popular social media influencer Rod?!

  • Lollapalooza: Guess how much money Lollapalooza generated for the city of Chicago this year during the four-day music festival. Answer.

  • Starbucks BOGO: Since it’s National Chai Day, we wanted to remind you that every Thursday this month, which is today, Starbucks is doing BOGO fall drinks after 12pm via their app!

Poll of the Week

What food do you think is most iconic to Chicago?

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Last Newsletter's Poll Results

Poll Results: Last newsletter we asked you if you’ve ever gambled at a casino and 75% of you said that you have before. One of you elaborated:

  • “It’s fun on occasion. I look at it like an arcade for grown-ups. I expect to spend money and have fun but don’t expect to win.” -Betsy

Today's Sunset in Chicago

The sun will set in Chicago this evening at 6:49pm. Which means the sun sets today 12 minutes earlier than it did compared to last week.

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