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Everyone freak out. It’s TBOX weekend. There are 40-degree forecasts. It’s time for sexy santa in shorts and flip flops.
From parks to pups, there was quite a bit that happened this week, so let’s catch you up.
>> No. 1: Luna is here! (Not the carpet store)
LOOK AT THE BABY! The otter formerly known as Pup 681 got a name Friday, and it’s Luna. The Shedd Aquarium gave RedEye exclusive access to her playpen, and we have some video to show you. Click that link for maximum cute.
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>>No. 2: Big park, little village
In another RedEye exclusive, Mayor Rahm Emanuel gave us a tour of Little Village’s newest park at 2800 S. Sacramento Ave. in Little Village. The 22-acre park is set to open Sunday.
There’s just one rule at TBOX 2014: Don’t be an idiot. Security has been tripled this year, and 13,000 people are expected to turn out. Oh, and uh, if you’re going, give 202-780-TBOX a ring and leave a spirited holiday drunk dial. We want to hear them.
Chicago City Council approved a plan to sponsor an app that will hail local taxis. Uber has declined to comment on the plan.
Don’t let the rendering fool you: When the super pretty Maggie Daley park is open, dogs won’t be welcome. The city’s explanation? They don’t want the dog poop.