🌱 Driver Attacked + Good Samaritans + Ashland Construction

Welcome to the weekend, Lakeview! Let's get to the news.

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First, today's weather: Warm with clouds and sun. High: 75, low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Lakeview today:

1. A rideshare driver was assaulted early Friday morning near Clark and Roscoe Streets. The assailant reached into the car, pulled the driver’s phone off the dashboard and broke the windshield before running off. Witnesses caught up with him and held him down until police arrived; he is now in custody. (CBS2)

2. Ald. Matt Martin of the 47th ward will host a virtual community meeting next week to address recent gun violence in North Center and West Lakeview. The Oct. 12 meeting will involve the Chicago Police Department and “provide information about public safety in the wake of these incidents.” (CBS2)

3. Construction began Thursday on Ashland to replace a water main between Addison and Belmont. Work will continue from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays through November. Parking is restricted and detours are in place. (Block Club)

4. A vote was delayed in Cook County to replace the name “Columbus Day” with “Indigenous Peoples’ Day.” It is the second time this year county commissioners have delayed the vote to change the controversial nomenclature of the day, which will be observed on Oct. 11 this year. (Paid source: Sun-Times)

5. Chicago was named the “Best Big City” by Condé Nast Traveler for the fifth consecutive year. “I want to thank each of our residents, our world-class restaurants and incredible businesses who continue to represent our city so well,” Mayor Lori Lightfood said of the honor. (NBC5)

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Today in Lakeview:

• The Lincoln Park Wine Fest continues. (11 a.m.)
• MoonRunners Music Festival at Reggie’s Rock Club. (11 a.m.)
• Bollywood Beach Party at Whispers at Oak Street Beach. (1 p.m.)
• The Chicago International Latino Theater Festival continues. (7 p.m.)
• Catch the “best improv show of 2020” at the Annoyance Theatre. (9:30 p.m.)

Lakeview Patch Notebook

• President Joe Biden and Gov. Pritzker reminded Americans this week that COVID-19 continues to be “a pandemic of the unvaccinated.” (Paid source: Tribune)
• Lakeview Pantry is now hiring for three open positions. (Pantry)
• Lakeview High School held its homecoming dance yesterday. (Patch)
• WTTW is honoring heroes of the Great Chicago Fire, which continued to burn on this day in 1871. (WTTW)
• The Chicago White Sox return to Guaranteed Rate Field tomorrow to take on the Houston Astros in game three of the American League Division Series. (MLB)

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That's all for this Saturday, Oct. 9. See you tomorrow for the next edition of the Lakeview Daily! Have a safe and restful weekend.

— Georgi Presecky

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