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Your Guide to September 2025 in Chicago

It’s after Labor Day, which means for some of us it’s already fall while others are trying to hold on to summer. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive produ…

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Why 200 Students Don't Have Classrooms. Plus, Weed DUIs From Rogue Crime Lab

Chicago Public Schools has yet to place about 200 students with disabilities in classrooms, despite it being the second week of school. While the dis…

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How to Spot ICE in Chicago

With the threat of the National Guard looming over the city, it’s important to remember immigration raids are still happening across Chicagoland. Hos…

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Should Chicagoans Bring Dogs Out to Eat?

There’s still at least a few weeks left in patio season, which means there’s still time to meet some patio dogs. Bringing your dog to a restaurant pa…

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Military in Chicago? Plus, Reducing Traffic Deaths and Playing ‘Raddle’

President Donald Trump is reiterating threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago. A new report indicates they could come as soon as September. …

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How Did The Plan For Transformation Change Chicago Forever?

In 2000, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley unveiled the “Plan for Transformation,” a decade-long initiative that demolished Chicago’s public highrises, …

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School is Back, Pritzker’s Spicy Reaction, and Chance’s New Album

As Chicago Public Schools return for the 2025-2026 school year, major questions remain, like the future of the CPS budget gap, protections for immigr…

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A History of House Music in Chicago

The city’s House Music Festival and Conference is back, which means it’s time for a dance break. We’re revisiting a conversation we had in 2022 with …

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Is Chicago Still America’s Pizza Town?

Steve Dolinsky made his name as ABC7’s “Hungry Hound” before retiring as NBC5’s “The Food Guy” earlier this year. This weekend, he’s bringing Pizza C…

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Chicago Floods, Stadium Updates, and Legendary Cars for Auction

Heavy rain over the weekend left thousands without power while streets, highways and basements continued to deal with flooding. Host Jacoby Cochran a…

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