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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For Many in Chicago, the Pre-Roe World Meant a ...
The underground abortion service started in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood operated from 1969-1973.
14 min
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Citadel Moves to Miami, Cook County Assessor’s ...
The City Cast Chicago team put together a bucket list to get you through the summer.
27 min
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Amid Uncertain Abortion Access, New Play Center...
The new play “The Billboard" tells the story of a fictional abortion clinic in the Chicago neighborhood.
14 min
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The Fly Honeys Are Back to Celebrate All Bodies
The inclusive performance troupe is returning to the live stage for the first time since before the pandemic.
15 min
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Don't Just Guess. Here's a Guide to Voting for ...
Injustice Watch created a guide to get informed on the judicial races.
12 min
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Remembering Mama Gloria
12 min
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Demanding Safer Roads and More Trees. Plus, Ico...
We're looking back on key stories from the week.
20 min
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Our Love Letter to Harold's Chicken Shack: A Ch...
Harold's is more than just good chicken and mild sauce.
18 min
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Pro Soccer Instead of Housing? Sounds Like Anot...
The city announced a deal with the Chicago Fire soccer team earlier this year to redevelop land at the former ABLA homes.
16 min
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What is the Metropolitan Water Reclamation Dist...
Commissioners are on the ballot, but what do they actually do?
11 min
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Jacoby and Carrie Take On Chi Trivia
City Cast’s Chi History Trivia Competition
17 min
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Pride at the Beach, School, and Clubs (And Not ...
We're looking back on key stories from the week.
20 min
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Paseo Boricua is Changing, But Puerto Rican Pri...
The Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park returns Thursday.
15 min
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A Casino is Coming to River West. But How Do Ne...
We hear pro and con views on the plan.
20 min
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Before Roe v. Wade, Woman Called ‘Jane.’ Here's...
Laura Kaplan was part of a group that connected women with abortion services in the 60s.
16 min
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An Alderwoman Applied for Housing in 1993. She ...
Ald. Jeanette Taylor is calling on her colleagues in City Hall to do more.
14 min
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Finding Love, Home, and Yourself: Stories from ...
Selections from April's 'Karaoke Storytellers' show
16 min
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What the City's New Casino Can Learn From Cabri...
The city promised residents could return to new homes, but instead there's a Target and fancy shops.
13 min
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Destruction of Cabrini-Green Made Development o...
The proposed Bally's Casino is blocks from the demolished public housing development.
24 min
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Primary Prep: Crowded Field Compete for Center ...
There are 17 candidates running in the Democratic primary.
13 min
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Why TX Gov. Should Keep 'Chicago' Out of His Mo...
AirGo hosts join Jacoby Cochran to break down the week's news.
19 min
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How Tortilleria Workers Are Trying to Make The ...
Workers at El Milagro are creating workers' committees to call for better conditions.
15 min
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The Story of Meeting President Kennedy, Making ...
Abraham Bolden was the first Black Secret Service agent to serve on a presidential detail.
15 min
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Leaving Home, Finding Fame, and the West Side C...
We break down Saba's latest album.
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Primary Prep: Candidates Compete to be ‘Most Co...
We break down the names and issues driving the crowded field.
16 min