Good afternoon. I’ve been watching videos of Grace Jones, swinging a hula hoop around her hips, performing for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Here’s what you need to know today.

1. When Queen Elizabeth II visited Chicago in 1959

Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, died today at 96.

As the world mourns her death, WBEZ takes a look back at her only trip to Chicago, where she and Prince Phillip arrived by boat on Lake Michigan and were greeted by Mayor Richard J. Daley.

“Her visit, which was only about 14 hours long, included stops at Navy Pier, the International Trade Fair, the Ambassador Hotel and the Art Institute of Chicago, before a reception was held at the Drake Hotel,” reports my colleague Courtney Kueppers.

“Before a dinner at the Conrad Hilton Hotel, the queen received an emergency filling on an aching tooth, courtesy of a Chicago-area dentist whose office was on the first floor of the Drake, according to a Chicago Daily Tribune article.”

As she departed the city, the queen reportedly told Daley that “this is an unforgettable day — a day I will never forget.” [WBEZ]

2. A plan cementing Chicago as a sanctuary city for abortions passes a preliminary vote in the City Council

A City Council committee today approved a measure that prevents the Chicago Police Department and other city agencies from cooperating with states investigating local abortion providers and people who sought the procedure in the city.

The “Bodily Autonomy Sanctuary City Ordinance” now heads to the full City Council, where it will likely pass when members meet on Sept. 21.

City employees are currently barred from aiding out-of-state investigations into abortions under an executive order signed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot in July. What the council is currently doing is codifying that executive order. [Chicago Sun-Times]

3. A potential game changer in the race for mayor of Chicago

U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García says the odds are “50-50” that he will run against Mayor Lori Lightfoot in an increasingly crowded field of candidates in the February election, reports Fran Spielman at the Chicago Sun-Times.

“The number of phone calls that I’ve received from people that understand the city and the challenges and who want to build the coalition that will bring people together and participate in moving the city forward over the next four years,” García said this week.

The news comes six months after García suggested to Spielman he was going to take a pass, just like former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley.

García would be a formidable challenger if he decides to enter the race. As you probably already know, García forced Mayor Rahm Emanuel into the city’s first mayoral runoff election in 2015 with the help of the Chicago Teachers Union.

García said he is currently consulting with the CTU and other labor unions. [Chicago Sun-Times]

4. Chicago welcomes a third group of migrants bused from Texas

The latest group of migrants arrived in Chicago yesterday as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send people from the southern border into Democrat-led cities.

“A man, who said he was part of the first wave that arrived via a Texas-chartered bus, greeted the newcomers in Spanish, telling them he welcomed them with all his heart,” reports Elvia Malagón at the Chicago Sun-Times.

The migrants, which included some families, arrived at a Humboldt Park shelter run by the Salvation Army.

“Our role here is — and really our role anytime someone goes to one of our homeless shelters — just to make sure that they’re safe, make sure they have a place to sleep, make sure they have food to eat, they have clothes, and that they are safe for the night,” said Brian Duewel, a spokesman for the Salvation Army North and Central Illinois division. [Sun-Times]

5. Got something to say about policing in Chicago? You can now run for a spot on the new police district councils

The councils are part of a plan creating civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department, a plan that will be kicking into high gear in February when voters get to decide who will represent them on these councils.

The Triibe has a really good explainer on the ins and outs of these councils. Three people are elected in each of the city’s 22 police districts.

These council members will play a significant role in “building stronger connections between police and the community.”

They also get to nominate permanent members to the citywide Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, which will hire future police superintendents and the head of the city agency overseeing investigations into police misconduct.

Chicago residents interested in running for the district councils have until Nov. 28 to collect “between 300 and 700 signatures, depending on the number of registered voters in each police district,” The Triibe reports. [Triibe]

Here’s what else is happening

• Tonight’s Chicago Sky game could be the last for some players. [Chicago Sun-Times]
• Thousands of monarch butterflies will begin passing through Chicago this weekend. [Block Club Chicago]
• Art Spiegelman’s Maus is the latest selection for One Book, One Chicago. [Chicago Tribune]
• Here’s some advice on how you can make working out as fun as playing a video game. [NPR]

Oh, and one more thing …

The club known as Medusa’s holds a magical place in the lore of Chicago’s nightlife.

Before the place closed in 1992, Medusa’s was a place where people of all ages could figure out who they were and how they wanted to express themselves.

This week’s Curious City revisits the legendary nightclub that emerged as something of a cultural institution in the 1980s and early ’90s.

Bob Davis, a regular at Medusa’s, remembers there were “a lot of punks … and then goths, and then there [were] just a lot of normal people. … Anyone could be anything there, and that really drew a lot of different types of people.” [WBEZ]

Tell me something good …

We are now in the fall TV season, if you didn’t notice the Rings of Power promos everywhere. And I’d like to know what TV shows you’re enjoying right now or looking forward to watching.

James writes:

“I’m currently watching The Orville on Hulu and A League of Their Own on Amazon. Orville reminds me of Star Trek, but each episode tends to bring social issues to the fore from our era. A League of Their Own updates the original movie by adding the racial aspects that were prevalent at that time.”

Michael B. writes:

“I am hooked on the show Industry on HBO Max. And I know nothing about international banking. But these power hungry upstarts, portrayed by a cast of excellent actors, dispel action-packed narrative with cunning, deceitful gamesmanship and a strong dose of sex, drug and fashion. Addictive.”

And Sarah writes:

“I’m currently obsessed with Star Trek: Lower Decks. The third season just started a few weeks ago. It’s full of Trek Easter eggs, the characters are lovable weirdos, and the show is full of that Star Trek hopeful spirit.”

Feel free to email or tweet me, and your response might be shared in the newsletter this week.