Podcast Episodes

What Are the Scariest Things in Chicago?

With spooky season officially here, we’re getting into the spirit by holding a tournament for the scariest things in Chicago. From haunted hotels to …

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Your Guide to October 2025 in Chicago

October marks the holiday sprint to the end of the year. Hey Chicago newsletter editor Emmi Mack has everything you need for Halloween. Executive pro…

1 year, 1 month ago

Feds March Downtown. Plus, Are Chicago’s Bridges Falling Down?

Gov. JB Pritzker is warning federal troops may soon come to Chicago after dozens of federal immigration agents marched Sunday through downtown Chicag…

1 year, 1 month ago

Whose Property Taxes Are Going Up This Year in Chicago?

While property tax bills have been delayed, we do have a sense of who’s likely to see the biggest tax hikes in Chicago. Host Jacoby Cochran sits down…

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Fences Go Up at ICE Facility, Fire Stadium Quickly Advances, and Are Dogs Coming to Restaurants?

Fences have gone up around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in Broadview despite local officials’ opposition. Meanwhile…

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How to Make Friends in Chicago

It can be hard to make new friends as an adult in a big city. That’s why City Cast Chicago executive producer (and resident transplant) Simone Alicea…

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How to Have Fun in Chicago for Under $10

We’re all hunting for bargains right now. That’s why today we’re talking about the best food, activities, and gifts in the city for $10 or less.

Some…

1 year, 1 month ago

Broadview ICE Facility Is Not Closing. Plus, Skip This AI Mural in Chicago

Protests continue at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in suburban Broadview after agents have deployed tear gas and pepper bulle…

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How Can Chicago Make it Easier to Own a Home?

Buying a home is one of the most effective ways of putting down roots in a neighborhood. But the cost of homeownership is prohibitively high for many…

1 year, 1 month ago

How Will Chicago Close $1B Budget Gap? Plus, Visit Austin’s New Grocery Store

Chicago is staring down a $1.15 billion budget gap. This week, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget task force released its official report, which includes…

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