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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Brandon Johnson Says Chicago Needs a Teacher at...
33 min
627
Chi’s Packed Summer Schedule, Smog Problems, an...
22 min
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Why Chicago's Flag Rules, and Illinois' Flag Do...
17 min
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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
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These Are Chicago’s Best Music Venues
16 min
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A Chicago Heiress Made Miniature Murder Scenes ...
13 min
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SAFE-T Act and 'ComEd Four' in Court. Plus, Whe...
24 min
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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
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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
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Police Head Out, Who’s Next? Plus, Loop Living ...
23 min
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How to Create an Elaborate Work of Art on an Egg
13 min
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Election Results Are In…But Now There’s a Runoff
27 min
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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
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What You Need to Know About the New Police Dist...
16 min