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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Have You Heard of the Spine Collector? This Eva...
Peter Baker talks with us about what happened when he inadvertently sent his debut novel to the “Spine Collector"
12 min
827
South Siders Split on Building Tiger Woods Golf...
The course designed by Tiger Woods course architects would re-imagine Jackson Park and South Shore golf courses.
18 min
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Why Are Block Clubs So Chicago?
Block clubs didn't start here, but Chicago has really shaped the volunteer-led community groups into what they are now.
16 min
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‘Blind Spots,’ Coverups, and Denying Mental Hea...
This season of WBEZ's 'Motive' looks at what happens at Illinois prisons
20 min
830
Questioning Police Narratives, Trans Visibility...
We break down the week's news with South Side Weekly's Chima Ikoro and journalist and educator Arionne Nettles
32 min
831
Newly Obtained Images Show CPD Excessive Force ...
Protests turned violence in July 2020 when protesters tried to remove the Columbus stature in Grant Park.
15 min
832
'Abbott Elementary's' Chris Perfetti Fulfills D...
Actor Chris Perfetti talks about working on the play and the show.
17 min
833
What Illinois Can Teach Texas About Cannabis
Our southern friends have questions as they inch toward legalization.
16 min
834
Do Chicagoans Get Answers at Town Halls?
City leaders are meeting with residents across the city.
16 min
835
New 11th Ward Alder, Casino Finalists, and Perf...
Plus, the team shares how they like to treat themselves.
28 min
836
A Chicago Heiress, Miniature Murder Scenes, and...
You can see one of Frances Glessner Lee's famous miniature crime scenes.
15 min
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IL’s Aging Undocumented Population is Living — ...
A new series looks into the aging undocumented community,
13 min
838
Facebook Could Owe You $400. Here’s Why.
The company settled a $650 million class action lawsuit last year and it was just upheld in a court of appeals.
13 min
839
Pandemic Life Two Years Later
Gov. JB Pritzker's stay-home order went into effect two years ago today.
13 min
840
BONUS: How J.P. Graziano Became the Gucci of Gi...
We're bringing you a bonus episode this week from our friends at Block Club Chicago,
20 min
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Willie Wilson’s Gasathon, 'The Billboard' Play,...
Block Club Chicago's Atavia Reed and WBEZ's Natalie Moore break down this week's news.
27 min
842
12 Hours on the Red and Blue Lines. What Happened?
Streetsblog Chicago's John Greenfield role the CTA trains from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
18 min
843
So THAT's Chicagoans' Biggest Complaint?
Chicago calls 311 more often per capita than any other major city.
15 min
844
For This Student and Teacher, Art Is Their Lan...
Practicing art was especially challenging during remote learning.
15 min
845
Meet the Private Citizens Making Data More Public
These Chicagoans used their skills to make public health data more accessible.
15 min
846
More Cops on CTA, Ukrainian Resilience, and Fun...
We look back at the week that was.
29 min
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In Avondale, Polish Music Is Replaced By Constr...
Once the heart of Chicago's Polish community, we talk about its past and future.
14 min
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How South Siders Are Fighting to be Part of Oba...
Neighbors worry the center, now under construction, could lead to displacement.
15 min
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‘Love is Blind’ Chose Deepti Vempati. Deepti Ch...
13 min
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Chicago's First Maskless Weekend
The City Cast team got out and about during the first weekend since the city and state lifted indoor mask mandates.
16 min