Good morning, Chicago.

The Exchange runs Third Thursdays, a monthly one-hour writing workshop followed by an open mic featuring poets, fiction writers, musicians, and a monthly feature; the next session will be on Nov.

19 at Build Coffee and Books and will showcase McKenzie Chinn.

FLEUROTICA returned on Oct.

15 to the Garfield Park Conservatory with 18 floral designers in Horticulture Hall, sold-out tickets, and a paid livestream to raise money for the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance. West Elsdon florist Odalys Ramirez showcased a cempasúchil look and promoted her SRVD Floral Lounge.

Jim Terry hosts Terry’s Scaries, an 18+ night of Indigenous horror stories, a new short film with gore/violence/language warnings, and Indigenous-catered refreshments at the Newberry Library; UIC students have free shuttle service from the Daley Library (arrives 4:15 p.m., departs 4:30 p.m., returns 8:15 p.m.).

UIC held a Title IX workshop on Oct.

29 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. that explained reporting responsibilities, the report-to-appeal process, students' rights, and supportive measures; Title IX Coordinator Donn Kamm presented and answered questions.

Ald. Desmon Yancy joined Oglesby Towers tenants Tuesday to demand TLC CEO Stuart Handler meet residents at 6700 S.

Oglesby Ave. over two months of disputes about RUBS utility billing, closed trash chutes, and bed bug reports that tenants say have raised monthly costs to $1,400 to $1,600.