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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Our Love Letter to Harold's Chicken Shack: A Ch...
Harold's is more than just good chicken and mild sauce.
18 min
802
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.
12 min
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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
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Alders to Vote on Casino, Gov Bans ‘Ghost Guns’...
Wrapping the week's news with reporters Corli Jay and Alex Nitkin
22 min
820
Summer Book Recs from Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen
These books will transport you.
17 min
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GoodKids MadCity Say Curfews Aren't How You Sol...
The violence prevention group has been pushing the Peace Book ordinance that offers alternatives to over policing.
16 min
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Retiring Whitney Young Principal on What CPS Sh...
Dr. Joyce Kenner is retiring after the end of this school year.
17 min
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From McDonald’s to Millionaire: Willie Wilson a...
Starting in the late 1960s, the Chicago-based company courted Black franchise owners, entrenching itself in Black America.
18 min
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BONUS: The CHGO Sports Podcast: The Ultimate Ch...
Host Jacoby Cochran popped over to CHGO's podcast to talk where he'd want to see Chi sports teams on the road.
76 min
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New Leadership at Improv Institutions, Chicagwa...
It's a funny one this week.
30 min