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City Cast Chicago

Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday morning. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place. City Cast Chicago is a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at chicago.citycast.fm. Named Best Podcast by Chicago Reader 2022

Author Explores Grief, Loss, and Chi Politics in ‘Mount Chicago’

13 mins; September 13, 2022

Texas is Busing Migrants to Chicago. What Happens Next?

16 mins; September 12, 2022

Bears Move Toward Burbs, But Will Fans Follow? Plus, South Side Celebrations

22 mins; September 09, 2022

It May Be Quiet, But Don’t Sleep on the Northwest Side

16 mins; September 08, 2022

Here’s How the Committee Came Up with Their Recommendations for City Monuments

16 mins; September 07, 2022

From the Barber's Chair to Podcast Mics, '79th and Halas' Brothers Talk Bears

18 mins; September 06, 2022

Street Takeovers Not Stopping, Chicago Welcomes Migrants from Texas, and The Rink is Back!

25 mins; September 02, 2022

West Side Best Side? Explore North Lawndale to Garfield Park

18 mins; September 01, 2022

Lisa Beasley’s ‘Lory Litefoot’ is a Political Statement

16 mins; August 31, 2022

You’re on a Boat! How to Stay Safe in Lake Michigan

16 mins; August 30, 2022

Meet One of Chicagoland’s American Ninja Warriors

17 mins; August 29, 2022

More School Bus Probs, Yet Another Monuments Committee, and Sister Jean's 103rd Birthday

23 mins; August 26, 2022

Why A Trip to Beverly Is Worth It

17 mins; August 25, 2022

Doc Shows Southeast Side History and Resilience

13 mins; August 24, 2022

From Hand-Holding to Meditation: The Work of Abortion Doulas

12 mins; August 23, 2022

New Teachers Union President Talks First Day, Pandemic Safety, and Mayoral Election

15 mins; August 22, 2022

Pushback on Fests in Douglass Park, New Development in Bronzeville, and a Community Garden in Pilsen

25 mins; August 19, 2022

Your Guide to Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park

17 mins; August 18, 2022

After Tragedy, Alderwoman Pushed to Protect Residents in Extreme Heat

16 mins; August 17, 2022

What You Need to Know About COVID and Schools This Year

15 mins; August 16, 2022

Top Doc Says Lessons from COVID Are Essential to Monkeypox Response

14 mins; August 15, 2022

More Cops on CTA, No Charges in Till Case, and Making Sure Chicago Tells Our Story

22 mins; August 12, 2022

Here's How to Still Live That Summertime Chi Life

14 mins; August 11, 2022

How the ‘Bud’ Became a Staple in Black Chicago

16 mins; August 10, 2022

Butter Cows, Kissing Babies, and Piglet Parades: The Illinois State Fair is Back

17 mins; August 09, 2022

Making 'Ms. Marvel': Fatimah Asghar's Path from Chi to MCU

18 mins; August 08, 2022

Chi’s Sanctuary City Status Under Threat, CPS Enrollment Continues to Drop, and Grab South Side Weekly's 'Lit' Issue

26 mins; August 05, 2022

Yes, There’s ‘Nope’ But Here Are Some Indie Flicks to See This Weekend, Too

16 mins; August 04, 2022

‘Homos with Hammers’ Are Renovating One of Chi’s Most Colorful Homes

15 mins; August 03, 2022

Illinois Will Literally Pay You to Buy an Electric Car

16 mins; August 02, 2022

A Listener is Trying to Buy a Vacant Lot Behind Her Condo. Why Is It Taking Years?

13 mins; August 01, 2022

Hey Google, Welcome to the Thompson Center. Plus, CPS Teachers Keep Jobs and Lake Michigan Love!

26 mins; July 29, 2022

With Google to Take Over Thompson Center, Let's Appreciate Our Salmon Spaceship

14 mins; July 28, 2022

Do We Get Any Say on The Future of Lolla?

18 mins; July 27, 2022

How One Chicagoan Knew He Had Monkeypox and What He Did About It

21 mins; July 26, 2022

'The Bear' Got It Wrong: Here's How Health Inspections Really Work

16 mins; July 25, 2022

Just Like Riding a Bike: City Cast Chicago Gets a Lesson in Safety

13 mins; July 22, 2022

Where to Get Some Art (And A/C) This Weekend

15 mins; July 21, 2022

Chicago Red Stars Rebuild After League ‘Went Through Hell Last Year’

12 mins; July 20, 2022

Chi’s Women’s Sports Teams Are Giving Fans a Reason to Cheer

13 mins; July 19, 2022

One Way to Get an Invasive Species Out of the Water? Eat It.

15 mins; July 18, 2022

Checks From the City Roll In, Public Demands Answers on Safety, and Chi’s Only Second-Best?

22 mins; July 15, 2022

Need a Quick and Easy Getaway to Recharge? Road Trip!

16 mins; July 14, 2022

Chicago Street Art Becomes a Character in 'Tagged’

15 mins; July 13, 2022

Feeling the Pinch at the Grocery Store? So is Your Local Food Pantry

17 mins; July 12, 2022

Illinois is Supposed to have 'Strict' Gun Laws. But How Strict Are They?

17 mins; July 11, 2022

Live From the Silverroom, We're Breaking Down the Week's News!

29 mins; July 08, 2022

Here's How to Do Our Summertime Chi Bucket List Challenge!

22 mins; July 07, 2022

Your StreetWise Vendor Isn't Just Selling a Magazine — They're a Local Business

20 mins; July 06, 2022

Public Pools Can Be Safe Havens...If They're Open

18 mins; July 05, 2022

BONUS: The Original Sears Tower from Chicago History Podcast

24 mins; July 04, 2022

Another Scary SCOTUS Decision, Few Summer Options for Kids, and Candace Parker is the GOAT!

21 mins; July 01, 2022

Don't Call It a Comeback: House Music is Alive and Well in its Hometown

21 mins; June 30, 2022

The Biggest Wins (and Losses) on Primary Day

26 mins; June 29, 2022

Street Performer Andrew David Sings Life Into the Loop

17 mins; June 28, 2022

IL and PA Expect Influx of Abortion Patients as Roe Reversal Hits Nearby States Hard

20 mins; June 27, 2022

For Many in Chicago, the Pre-Roe World Meant a Call to the Janes

14 mins; June 25, 2022

Citadel Moves to Miami, Cook County Assessor’s Race Heats Up. Plus, AEW Comes to Town.

28 mins; June 24, 2022

Amid Uncertain Abortion Access, New Play Centers the Fight in Englewood

15 mins; June 23, 2022

The Fly Honeys Are Back to Celebrate All Bodies

17 mins; June 22, 2022

Don't Just Guess. Here's a Guide to Voting for Judges.

13 mins; June 21, 2022

Remembering Mama Gloria

12 mins; June 18, 2022

Demanding Safer Roads and More Trees. Plus, Iconic Lions Get a Bath!

21 mins; June 17, 2022

Our Love Letter to Harold's Chicken Shack: A Chi Institution

19 mins; June 16, 2022

Pro Soccer Instead of Housing? Sounds Like Another Broken Promise

17 mins; June 15, 2022

What is the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District? Hint: They’re in Your Drains

12 mins; June 14, 2022

Jacoby and Carrie Take On Chi Trivia

18 mins; June 13, 2022

Pride at the Beach, School, and Clubs (And Not Just in June)

22 mins; June 10, 2022

Paseo Boricua is Changing, But Puerto Rican Pride Remains Strong

16 mins; June 09, 2022

A Casino is Coming to River West. But How Do Neighbors Feel?

21 mins; June 08, 2022

Before Roe v. Wade, Woman Called ‘Jane.’ Here's Who Answered.

17 mins; June 07, 2022

An Alderwoman Applied for Housing in 1993. She Got a Response Last Week.

15 mins; June 06, 2022

Finding Love, Home, and Yourself: Stories from Karaoke Storytellers

17 mins; June 03, 2022

What the City's New Casino Can Learn From Cabrini-Green's Broken Promises

14 mins; June 02, 2022

Destruction of Cabrini-Green Made Development of Bally's Casino Possible

24 mins; June 01, 2022

Primary Prep: Crowded Field Compete for Center of Black Political Power in 1st District

14 mins; May 31, 2022

Why TX Gov. Should Keep 'Chicago' Out of His Mouth, New Curfew Passes, and More Books!

20 mins; May 27, 2022

How Tortilleria Workers Are Trying to Make The Workplace Better

15 mins; May 26, 2022

The Story of Meeting President Kennedy, Making History, and a 50-Year Fight for Justice

16 mins; May 25, 2022

Leaving Home, Finding Fame, and the West Side Come Together on Saba’s ‘Few Good Things’

14 mins; May 24, 2022

Primary Prep: Candidates Compete to be ‘Most Conservative’ in GOP Gov’s Race

17 mins; May 23, 2022

Alders Vote on Casino, Gov Bans ‘Ghost Guns’, and Cyclists Connect in North Lawndale

23 mins; May 20, 2022

Summer Book Recs from Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen

18 mins; May 19, 2022

GoodKids MadCity Say Curfews Aren't How You Solve Violence

17 mins; May 18, 2022

Retiring Whitney Young Principal on What CPS Should Do Better

18 mins; May 17, 2022

From McDonald’s to Millionaire: Willie Wilson and the Story of Black Franchise Ownership

19 mins; May 16, 2022

BONUS: The CHGO Sports Podcast: The Ultimate Chicago Road Trip

76 hours 34 mins; May 14, 2022

New Leadership at Improv Institutions, Chicagwa Takes, and What is a Lumpsucker?

31 mins; May 13, 2022

Primary Prep: Who's Running in IL 3rd District? And Where Is It?

16 mins; May 12, 2022

Pinball, Gyms, and now a Casino? Bally’s Chicago History

15 mins; May 11, 2022

Sky’s the Limit: The Quest for Back-to-Back Titles

16 mins; May 10, 2022

CPS Leader Pedro Martinez on Budget: ‘Equitable Doesn’t Mean Enough’

19 mins; May 09, 2022

Roe v. Wade Impact, Chi Casino is Really Coming, and the WNBA Champs are Back!

26 mins; May 06, 2022

Modern Gospel Was Born on the South Side. Here’s Its Story.

19 mins; May 05, 2022

Chi Abortion Rights Activists: ‘We Told You This was Going to Happen’

16 mins; May 04, 2022

From Naperville to Nepal: Lucy Westlake is Climbing Mount Everest

15 mins; May 03, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Voting in Chi

16 mins; May 02, 2022

Gas Cards Are Coming, Another Metal Shredder, and Big Union Wins!

24 mins; April 29, 2022

CPS School Ratings Are Going Away. What Will Replace Them?

13 mins; April 28, 2022

In Chicago, Nature is Closer Than You Think

15 mins; April 27, 2022

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