Mourning Weekend Shootings, Fighting Gentrification, and More Kayaking Fans

As Chicago mourns following Fourth of July weekend shootings , WTTW’s Joanna Hernandez and Block Club’s Maxwell Evans tell us about the latest. We also discuss two major festivals leaving the South Side , a housing ordinance asking developers to invest in more affordable housing, and what happened at the Community Benefits Agreement summit in Hyde Park. Plus, fun things to look forward to like kayaking with the Shedd , Pitchfork, and Latin Jazz Fest . Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 12 episode: Paramount Theatre Babbel Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago . Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE