🌱 Blackhawks Speak Out + Beetle Infestation + Fall Festivals

Happy Friday, Lakeview! Let's start this Hallo-weekend with a quick rundown of the latest local news.

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First, today's weather: Windy with rain and drizzle. High: 58 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Lakeview:

1. Children between the ages of five and 11 in Illinois could be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines as soon as next week, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. The department will hold an "Ask the Doctor" Facebook Live event Nov. 3 to answer parent questions. (Patch)

2. An Illinois House repeal of a 1995 abortion law is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for approval. The house voted to repeal the law requiring parental notification when a minor seeks an abortion. (Paid source: Tribune)

3. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are speaking out about the Blackhawks 2010 sexual abuse investigation. Both say they wished they’d “done more” to help Kyle Beach, the “John Doe” who came forward this week as the player who accused a former coach of sexual assault and harassment. (ESPN)

4. Latina improv group Ratas De Dos Patas will honor the lives lost during the pandemic this weekend in Logan Square in celebration of El Día de los Muertos. Shows at Hairpin tonight and tomorrow aim to “celebrate the joy of resilience” and process the grief caused by COVID-19. (Block Club)

5. The Chicago Park District is working to combat an infestation of beetle grubs at Welles Park in Lincoln Square. Sports will be prohibited in the space until summer 2022. (WTTW)

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Today in Lakeview:

• The family-friendly Lakeview Treats Festival takes over Peace Park. (3:30 p.m.)
• Old Town School of Folk Music Happy Hour at Gallagher Way. (5 p.m.)
• From Chicago International Film Festival award-winning director Rebecca Hall, “Passing” opens at Landmark Century Centre Cinema. (7:10 p.m.)
• Celebrate Halloween with a costume party and drink specials at Duffy’s Tavern. (8 p.m.)
• Comedy game show Wisecrackin’ comes to Second City. (8:30 p.m.)

Lakeview Patch Notebook

• Bitter Pops in Lakeview made Chicago Magazine’s list of “The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now.” (Chicago Mag)
• Lincoln Park ZooLights tickets are now open to the general public. (Block Club)
• Strings Ramen is on the Tribune’s list of Halloween season specials at restaurants across the city. (Paid source: Tribune)
• A WalletHub study found Chicago has the second-most popular skyline in the nation. (CBS)
• The Wrigley Building marked its 100th anniversary this week. (Paid source: Tribune)

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That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

Have a safe and spooky weekend!

— Georgi Presecky

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