The Hand & The Eye magic venue is set to open in early 2026. Rendering: Courtesy of Rockwell Group
🪄 The world's largest magic venue is scheduled to open in the old Lawry's space in spring 2026. (Axios)
💰 CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's budget for next year relies on $300 million that the district has not secured, which could drive layoffs. (Chalkbeat)
🗳️ Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is hopping into the race for Rep. Jan Schakowsky's congressional seat. (WTTW)
🏛️ Mayor Brandon Johnson's office says he mixed up aviation commissioner Jamie Rhee with health commissioner Allison Arwady when he denied to Axios that he fired Arwady. (Picayune-Sentinel)