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Back to SearchHow Jesse Jackson Will Be Remembered. Plus, We’re Over Campaign Mailers
Today we’re remembering the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea run down t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What We’re Watching in Springfield. Plus, Legal Weed’s Failing Grade in Illinois
In 2019, Illinois’ legal weed legislation was hailed as the “most equity-centric” cannabis law in the country. But in reality, those promises didn’t …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Your City Could Be Better: What Chicago Needs to Know About How the Twin Cities Organized
All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Chicagoans’. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Early Voting Begins, Don't Forget Judges, and D-Rose Joins United Center Project
Early voting for the March primary has officially begun. Host Jacoby Cochran, The Triibe’s Tonia Hill, and Injustice Watch’s Charles Preston are disc…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Best and Worst of Dating in Chicago
What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on? The question might trigger battlefield flashbacks, but on today’s podcast, we’re getting into it. Producer…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
How Many Chicagoans Are Unhoused? Plus, Education Secretary Visits and Best Breakfast Sandwiches
Is the number of Chicagoans experiencing homelessness going up or down? Why was the U.S. Secretary of Education visiting the West Side last week? And…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Will Privacy Law Kill AI Data Centers? Plus, Top Prosecutor Responds to Mayor’s ICE Order
Will Illinois lawmakers weaken the state’s tough biometric privacy laws to court AI data centers?
What did the county’s top prosecutor have to sa…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Are American and United Beefing at O’Hare?
United and American are beefing over gate space at O’Hare. But what does this fight between corporations actually mean for Chicago travelers? City Ca…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
City College Pantry Opens, Black Restaurant Week, and Caviar McNuggets
Last month, Legler Regional Library and the Greater Chicago Food Depository opened the city’s first food pantry inside a public library. This week, a…
9 months ago
Marimar Martinez Testifies on Border Patrol Shooting. Plus, Closing Restaurants and Romantic Spots
Months after she was shot by Border Patrol agents in Brighton Park, Marimar Martinez was in Washington, D.C. this week recounting her experience at a…
9 months ago