Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchICE Tear Gasses Neighborhoods, CTA Fare Hike, and Goodbye The Promontory
Another week, another violent encounter with ICE in a Chicago neighborhood, as federal agents targeted residents on the city’s Southeast Side earlier…
1 year ago
An Inside Look at Chicago’s Private Social Clubs
A few weeks ago, we did an episode about how to make friends in Chicago. But in addition to the many free or low-cost clubs and activities you can fi…
1 year ago
How Chicago Does Tourism in the Trump Era
Despite President Donald Trump calling the city a “hellhole,” Chicago was named Best Big City in the country by Condé Nast Traveler for the ninth yea…
1 year ago
Does Suing Trump Help Chicagoans?
Lawsuits against the Trump administration are coming down left and right in Chicago, leading to blocks against National Guard deployment and orders t…
1 year ago
National Guard Ruling, Transit Deficit Shrinks, and Bears Seek Redemption
A judge has temporarily blocked National Guard deployment in Chicago. This comes as a federal judge ruled against ICE’s arrest tactics. We’re breakin…
1 year ago
Are Chicago Pop-Up Restaurants Worth The Hype?
Think you already know the best restaurants in Chicago? What about the ones that operate inside other establishments? Chicago’s pop-up scene is legen…
1 year ago
Will Chicago Ever Have Another Ford City Mall?
With all the focus on what the feds are doing in Chicago, let’s remember there are still local stories unfolding. Neighbors have been pushing for mor…
1 year ago
What Will Happen to the Red Line Extension Now?
The Trump administration has announced it’s withholding $2.1 billion in federal funds for Chicago transit projects, including the extension of the Re…
1 year, 1 month ago
Trump Authorizes National Guard in Chicago. Here’s What We Know
The White House confirmed it’s authorizing the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Illinois against the wishes of Gov. JB Pritzker. The announ…
1 year, 1 month ago
What Can Chicago Officials Actually Do About ICE? Plus, Downtown in 20 Years
The federal government’s rhetoric and tactics have only intensified around Chicago since border patrol agents marched along Michigan Avenue over the …
1 year, 1 month ago