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Podcast: City Cast Chicago
Episode: Why Migrants, Strikes, and Weather Dominated Summer Headlines
Description: This summer, Chicago has increased spending on temporary shelters, resource centers, and services for the nearly 13,000 migrants and asylum seekers that have arrived since last August. Still, many City Council members feel left out of the process and are calling for more financial transparency. Lead producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran have the latest. We are also looking back on some of the other big summer headlines including major festivals, unpredictable weather, and the summer of strikes. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey C...