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Back to SearchSexual Assault in CPD, Chicago is Sinking, and The Rink Turns 50!
A joint investigation into sexual assault within Chicago Police Department reviewed over 300 complaints accusing Chicago officers of sexual assault a…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Who Is Gangster Disciples Co-Founder Larry Hoover?
Larry Hoover, the infamous co-founder of the Black Gangster Disciples Nation, had his federal life sentence commuted last week. At 74, Hoover has rem…
10 months ago
Best Cocktails to Make in Your Chicago Basement
Every Chicagoan knows that the best parties are summer house parties, especially if you have a home bar like Theresa “Mama T” Ferrell. Earlier this y…
10 months ago
No CTA Funds ... Yet. Plus, Wildfire Smoke and Chonkosaurus?
The spring legislative session officially ended at midnight on Saturday. Did lawmakers pass a state budget? Did they address the pending public trans…
10 months ago
How Did Merging Migrant and Homeless Shelters Play Out in Hyde Park?
The city announced late last year it would combine its shelter systems for newly arrived migrants and people experiencing homelessness. In Hyde Park,…
10 months ago
How Will State Overhaul Transit? Plus, Anti-Violence Efforts and Free Summer Movies
State lawmakers have finally unveiled two reform bills for regional transit agencies to address a $700 million budget shortfall and create a new regi…
10 months ago
Your Guide to June 2025 in Chicago
With June nearly here, Summertime Chi is upon us. The City Cast Chicago team has your guide to enjoying June in Chicago, from summer fests to road co…
10 months, 1 week ago
Even More Unwritten Rules for Chicago Farmers Markets
Over 20 farmers markets opened across the city this past month, and even more will open in June. Last year, the team shared some of the mistakes they…
10 months, 1 week ago
What Snap Curfews Mean For Chicago Youth
The City Council has been debating enacting “snap curfews” that would give police the power to declare a curfew to disperse large gatherings of young…
10 months, 1 week ago