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Podcast: City Cast Chicago
Episode: Your Guide to August 2025 in Chicago
Description: Summer is far from over. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and producer Michelle Navarro discuss the festivals and restaurants they are looking forward to checking out. Plus, they discuss stories they are following throughout the month, including Chicago Public Schools’ looming budget and community organizers asking ICE to stay out of Chicago summer festivals. Â
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