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
Episodes (1296)
Peacebook Executive Order, New Lesbian-Owned Bar, and Does Chicago Need Film Cri...
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Are Chicago’s Bridges OK? Plus, Red Line Extension, and Long Lines for… Bagels?
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FEMA Aid Delays, Ford City’s Limbo, and Time Travel Chicago
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How Close Are Bears to New Stadium? Plus, Bulls Clean House
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CTA Drops Unarmed Security Guards. Plus, Chi’s Booming Film Industry
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Why Is the Cinco De Mayo Parade Canceled? Plus, What’s Next For Aloha Motel?
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Chicago Floods Worsening, May Day Plan, and National Library Week
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O'Hare Cuts Flights, Airline Super Merger, and Nightmare Chicago Blunt Rotation
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Tipped Wage Veto, New Zoning Chair, and Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
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Why Are CPS and the Archdiocese Beefing? Plus, Ford City Mall Ordered to Close
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Extremism in CPD, Sky’s Quick Turn Around, and ‘Safronia’ at Lyric Opera
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Will CPS Close on May Day? Plus, Silver Room Block Party Returns
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West Ridge YMCA For Sale, Indie Concerts Archive, and Chicago’s Worst Trades
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South Side Birthing Center, 75th Street Welcomes Visitors, and Chicago’s ‘81 Clu...
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Broadview Protesters Face Trial, Farmers Market Prices Rise, and Where to Karaok...
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Why Can’t the Sky Keep Stars? Plus, The Hideout’s New Ownership
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What to Do on Route 66 in Chicago
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Mayor Johnson vs CHA Board, Buses to O’Hare, and Hawks Miss Playoffs… Again
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'Your City Could Be Better': Denver’s Bet on a Women’s Soccer Stadium — Presente...
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What Went Down At The Jeffs? Plus, Was Midway Blitz Martial Law?
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Accessing Immigration Courts, Regulating Prediction Markets, and Ranking Chicago...
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Your Guide to April 2026 in Chicago
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Rental Inspections, Illini Final Four, and You’re Tired of Robots
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CPS Finally Has a Permanent Leader. Plus, Broadview Calls to Close ICE Facility
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'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing — Pr...
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Mayor Walks Back ICE Order. Plus, West Side Hospital Closing
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AI School Coming to Chicago and Delivery Robots Are Crashing Out
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What’s ICE Actually Doing at O’Hare? Plus, Council Stalemate and Rat Quiz
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Big Joliet Data Center, What to See at C2E2, and Your Thoughts on Portillo’s
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The Pritzker Machine, O’Hare Madness, and Loose Eggs
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'Your City Could Be Better': Could a Nevada Brothel Help Redefine Labor Standard...
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Freezing Tipped Wage Hikes, Encampment Evictions, and West Town Restaurant Week
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Surviving All Four Chicago Seasons In a Day
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Here’s Who Won in the Primary Election
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It’s Election Day Today … and Tomorrow? Plus, Our Summer Plans at Ravinia
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Who’s the Biggest Campaign Fundraiser? Plus, Preserving 400M-Year-Old Limestone
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: DC’s Plan To Hold Federal Agents Accountable — Pres...
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Election Day Countdown, CTA’s New Safety Plan, and Orchids Blooming
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Why Are So Many Breweries Closing? Plus, Animal Control Controversy and Public B...
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Chance the Rapper in Court, Music Venues Struggling, and Chicago Spring Playlist
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Should Chicago Pay School Board Members? Plus, Portillo's Expansion Flopping
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Who’s Spending Big On Elections? Plus, Endangered Buildings and Favorite Parks
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'Your City Could Be Better': What Chicago Needs To Know About Utah's Controversi...
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Yes, CPS is Still Searching For a Permanent Leader. Plus, University DEI Changes
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New Stadium Breaks Ground, Gas Rate Hikes, and Our Favorite Marquees
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Closures We’re Watching, Attack Ads Heating Up, and Amazon Drones Are Coming
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Crime on CTA, Taxing Tourism, and Self-Driving Cars
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Your Guide To March 2026 in Chicago
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'Your City Could Be Better': What Chicago Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan...
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Waymo Cars in Chicago, Uncontested Judges, and Englewood Girl Scouts Sell 25k Co...
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