A round up of Chicago's top stories

Highland Park’s reschedules 4th of July concert for Sept. 4 at Madame ZuZu’s

The 16-year-old Bitter Jester Music Festival’s 4th of July grand finale was canceled in the wake of the Highland Park parade tragedy. The concert has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 at Billy Corgan’s Madame ZuZu’s, 1876 1st St., Highland Park. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome at the door but are not required. Proceeds will support local businesses affected by the tragic July 4th events.

Chicago’s 21 beaches open through Labor Day, pools will begin closing for fall

Chicago’s 21 beaches will remain open for daily swimming through Labor Day, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. As Chicago Public School students return to the classroom, the District’s indoor and outdoor pools will begin to close for the season. All indoor park pools will reopen for the fall season the week of Sept. 6 for open and lap swims.

CPD issues carjacking prevention tips

The Chicago Police Department has issued the following precautions to remind Chicagoans to become active in keeping the city safe. Never leave your car running while away, even if only for a minute. Lock car doors at all times, even when parked or close to home. When approaching your vehicle, have keys in hand and ready to use. Take special care when stopped in traffic and watch for anyone approaching. If your vehicle is bumped from the rear, do not pull over, especially at night or in unfamiliar places. Instead, drive to a well-lit, secure area to report the accident. (home.chicagopolice.org)

Nourish Chicago Food Pantry donations

The Nourish Chicago Food Pantry will offer fresh produce and other food as well as pet food and preventive medications for pets. The donations will go to those 60 or older who need help stretching their grocery budget but aren’t eligible for the Meals on Wheels delivery service. The pantry will be open on the fourth Tuesday of the month at various locations. Call (773) 247-3663 to learn more. (chicagofoodbank.org)

Chicago Public Schools shares school safety plan and resources

As students return to school, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has rolled out “holistic school safety plans” and resources and is conducting a school safety training exercise. CPS continues to partner with a wide variety of local health and safety partners to address safety and security through multiple strategies as pre-K-12 classes resume. (cps.edu)

Chicago Help Initiative seeking donations

The Chicago Help Initiative (CHI) is seeking donations of bagged meals for those in need. Each bagged lunch should contain a sandwich; a piece of fruit; a bag of chips, granola bar(s), or other snack; water or juice. Donations can be made Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle St. from 10-10:30 a.m. Volunteers are welcome.(chicagohelpinitiative.org)

Blood donations needed

Blood banks have reported unprecedented shortages as a result of numerous canceled blood drives over the last year. Donors are urgently needed. Please consider reaching out to the American Red Cross (redcross. org) or Vitalant (vitalent.org) to donate. You could save a life.

Free breast cancer screenings

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection is vital to surviving the disease. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides free screening mammograms to uninsured Chicago residents over 40 years old. Visit the CDPH for free clinics near you. (chicago.gov)

Become a film or TV extra

The Chicago Film Office has listed resources for Chicagoans who may be interested in participating in film projects near you. Visit the Chicago Film Office Crew and Casting website for more information. Participants will be selected on an as-needed basis. (chicago.gov)