🌱 Schubas Owner Fired + Rat Complaints On The Rise

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First, today's weather: Breezy with rain and drizzle. High: 58 Low: 33.

Here are the top stories in Lakeview today:

1. The co-owner of Schubas and Tied House has been removed from his post as president and CEO of Audiotree, the company which also owns Lincoln Hall. A civil suit claims Michael Johnston and his wife set up hidden cameras in their Roscoe Village home to capture nude video of their nanny and assistant. (Eater)

2. Lakeview is among Chicago’s “rattiest” neighborhoods, according to new city data. About 2,182 rodent-related 311 calls have been made in the neighborhood so far this year, “about 698 complaints per square mile.” (Patch)

3. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that Chicago’s funding from President Joe Biden’s historic infrastructure plan would help make CTA Red Line improvements and remove lead service lines. “The city doesn’t yet know how much money from the federal infrastructure bill will flow to Chicago,” according to the Tribune. (Paid source: Tribune)

4. The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce will host several events to encourage local shopping this holiday season. Starting Nov. 27, residents can download a “Lakeview Holiday Passport” on their smartphone to earn rewards for patronizing neighborhood businesses. (Block Club)

5. At least 20 people in Illinois died Tuesday after contracting COVID-19. More than 3,000 new cases of the virus were reported in the state yesterday. (ABC7)

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Today in Lakeview:

• Illinois residents get free admission to the Museum of Science and Industry today. (9:30 a.m.)
• Attend the 24th Annual Jeff Buckley Tribute at Uncommon Ground. (7 p.m.)
• See the “funny and heartfelt” production of “Sister Act” at Mercury Theater. (7:30 p.m.)

Lakeview Patch Notebook

• Held in Lakeview last weekend, the Chicago Critics Film Festival announced its Audience Award Winners. (ReelChicago)
• The Bishops’ Mausoleum at Mount Carmel Cemetery was briefly opened this week on the anniversary of Cardinal Joseph Bernadin’s death. (CBS)
• About 90 percent of Chicago’s city workers have reported their COVID-19 vaccination status. (Block Club)
• Dana Hompluem, owner and chef at Lowcountry in Lakeview, is sharing her jalapeno cornbread recipe ahead of Thanksgiving. (Chicago Magazine)
• Former Blackhawks player Marian Hossa was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame this weekend; White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso will be considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame once again this cycle. (New York Times)

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Events:

• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 18)
• Northside Ladies Boutique — Tons of Ladies Designer Clothes (November 19)
• Chicago Artisan Market (Holiday Market) in Ravenswood — Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 27-28 (November 27)
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Housing:

• 2-Br Apt for Rent (Details)
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That's the news for Nov. 17. Thanks for following along.

— Georgi Presecky

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