City Cast Chicago

Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. 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—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago. 

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Spring Flowers, Spring Art, and Springfield
19 min
577
Brandon Johnson Says Chicago Needs a Teacher at...
33 min
578
Chi’s Packed Summer Schedule, Smog Problems, an...
22 min
579
Why Chicago's Flag Rules, and Illinois' Flag Do...
17 min
580
This Lawmaker Wants to Legalize Human Composting
15 min
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Three Years of COVID. Plus, Incumbent Alders in...
23 min
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How the ComEd Corruption Trial Affects All of Us
16 min
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Fire Safety Lags, Alders Seek Independence, and...
24 min
584
These Are Chicago’s Best Music Venues
16 min
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A Chicago Heiress Made Miniature Murder Scenes ...
13 min
586
SAFE-T Act and 'ComEd Four' in Court. Plus, Whe...
24 min
587
Here's Why Chi’s Next Mayor Will Change Education
24 min
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Johnson and Vallas’ First Debate, Women in Trad...
27 min
589
The Foods You Didn’t Know Were Invented in Chi
19 min
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Simeon's Basketball Dynasty: 10 Years Later
19 min
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Are These the Most Beautiful Places in Chicago?
16 min
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What Does Chicago Need to Do for Safer Streets?
19 min
593
Police Head Out, Who’s Next? Plus, Loop Living ...
23 min
594
How to Create an Elaborate Work of Art on an Egg
13 min
595
Election Results Are In…But Now There’s a Runoff
27 min
596
Chi Music Scene Gets Spotlight in NPR Series
16 min
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Does Chi Need 50 Alders?
14 min
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Weekly News Recap from WBEZ's 'Reset with Sasha...
46 min
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Election Fatigue, Expanding Paid Leave, and Spr...
24 min
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HBO Max Is Dropping ‘South Side’ But We’re Not
17 min