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 is 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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Inside the Mike Madigan Machine
Michael J. Madigan served as Speaker of the Illinois House for nearly 40 years.
14 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Business is Booming for Chicago’s Secondhand Ma...
Supply chain problems have customers turning to the antique market.
9 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bears Can Only Get Better, Right?
Season home opener is this Sunday, but we got a preview last week when they lost to the Rams. What can we expect?
15 min
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How Illinois Abortion Rights Advocates Prepared...
An evolution of reproductive rights laws in Illinios.
11 min
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Meet Chicago's First Food Equity Chief
It's about more than plopping a Whole Foods on the block.
13 min
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Gardiner's Leaked Texts, More Weed Shops, and '...
We break down the week's news, including a lot of action from City Council
17 min
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Trying to Make Cannabis Business Fair in Illinois
Equity issues continue to plague Illinois’ nascent cannabis industry.
13 min
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Officials Blame Violence on Gangs but CPD Numbe...
An analysis found less than 30% of shootings in the last decade were labeled "gang-related."
11 min
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Pullman Is Story of Labor Strikes, Urban Planni...
The Pullman neighborhood is named after George Pullman, a giant in the railroad industry who built a company town where his employees could live, work, and shop.
12 min
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Blaming Gangs, Still Talkin' About Donda and So...
We look back at the week's news, and Shermann "Dilla" Thomas lays down some Chicago history
16 min
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Chicago Children's Choir Back on Stage
The choir that unites kids from across the city can be seen in Chance the Rapper's latest concert film.
12 min
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ICYMI: Jacoby's Mom and A Favorite Teacher
Host Jacoby Cochran’s mom lives in the same house his grandparents bought in in 1966.
11 min