City Cast Chicago
Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday morning. 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. City Cast Chicago iss a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at chicago.citycast.fm..
Named Best Podcast by Chicago Reader 2022
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Why the Max Headroom Hack is Still So Creepy
A disturbing hack into two Chicago TV stations in the 80s is the inspiration for a new thriller.
11 min
1002
Does Chicago Have Enough Ambulances?
A long wait for an ambulance could mean life or death, so why doesn’t the department add more to its fleet?
14 min
1003
A 100-Year-Old Theater Needs a Makeover. Meet t...
The Avalon Regal Theater in South Shore pays homage to two old venues that served as entertainment hubs for Black Chicagoans.
13 min
1004
New Bears Stadium a Likely ‘Loser’ No Matter Wh...
Whether it's in Chicago or Arlington Heights, a new stadium doesn't mean a big payout for the city
13 min
1005
Gun Violence in Schools, Scooters Return to Chi...
Block Club Chicago's Jamie Nesbitt Golden and WCIU's Brandon Pope return to talk the week's news.
17 min
1006
Let's Take a Moment to Remember Timuel Black
The Chicago historian, activist, and icon died Wednesday at age 102.
11 min
1007
WhatsApp is Essential for Many, Including in Ch...
We hear from locals who lost contact with their loved ones during the Facebook outage last week.
13 min
1008
Why Mister Kelly's was Home to the Stars
A new documentary looks at the iconic jazz and comedy club.
13 min
1009
Playoff Buzz, El Milagro Walkout, and 'No Goofi...
It’s Friday, and while the week has been mostly rain and clouds, there were some important stories we want to look back on.
17 min
1010
What TV Gets Right and Wrong About Chi
Some shows are set in Chicago, but not the REAL Chicago, and others go for easy stereotypes. But, we talk about a couple that get it right.
16 min
1011
Inside the Mike Madigan Machine
Michael J. Madigan served as Speaker of the Illinois House for nearly 40 years.
14 min
1012
The Chicago of 1871 Was Built to Burn
It’s been 150 years, and many people still think Catherine O’Leary’s cow set the city ablaze.
13 min
1013
Discount Mall is Heart of Little Village But It...
Ever since the Little Village Discount Mall property was sold last year, vendors and neighbors have been demanding answers about its future.
13 min
1014
Obama Center Breaks Ground, City Budget Details...
We look at the week's news with Injustice Watch's Charles Preston and WTTW's Heather Cherone.
19 min
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Film About Southeast Side Asks ‘How Did We Get ...
A new documentary looks at the effect of closing the steel mills on a community.
13 min
1016
Talking and Tasting Chi Foods That Aren’t Hot D...
Chicago's culinary contributions go beyond the basics.
14 min
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'Boystown' Became 'Northalsted' Last Year. Is i...
The name was changed in effort to make the "gayborhood" more inclusive.
12 min
1018
Business is Booming for Chicago’s Secondhand Ma...
Supply chain problems have customers turning to the antique market.
9 min
1019
Chi Fall, Some Love for Navy Pier, and Two Youn...
We look at the biggest stories this week, including changes coming to Little Village and to Navy Pier.
20 min
1020
Sky In Playoffs Third Year in a Row. Where is E...
The Chicago Sky make their third consecutive appearance tonight in the WNBA playoffs against the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena.
12 min
1021
45th Ward Residents Are Asking 'Now What?'
After weeks of bad headlines about their alderman, some residents in the Northwest Side ward have been more politically engaged.
10 min
1022
Here’s Why You Should Care About Ward Remapping
The maps are redrawn every decade, and alders are going through the process now.
11 min
1023
From Soul Food to Storytellers: The Best of the...
South Side Weekly's annual "best of" issue highlights some of the best food, activities, and people on the South Side.
12 min
1024
Gardiner's in the News (Still) and Stories Abou...
We look back at the week's top stories, including a celebration of Chicago queer life, with the hosts of a new podcast.
15 min
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There Is No Muhammad Ali Without Chicago
We talked to biographer Jonathan Eig about Ken Burns' new documentary about Muhammad Ali
15 min