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Back to SearchThe Best (and Worst) Chicago Restaurant Week Deals
Reservations are already going fast for Chicago Restaurant Week Jan. 24-Feb. 9. Nearly 500 of the city’s restaurants are offering $30 brunch and lunc…
1 year, 6 months ago
CTA President Out, Speed Limit Debate, and How Would You Improve Your Ward?
CTA President Dorval Carter announced Monday he will retire at the end of the month and take a job leading a West Side hospital. Host Jacoby Cochran …
1 year, 6 months ago
Who’s Actually The Most Powerful Person in Chicago?
Political power struggles are constantly in Chicago’s news headlines, whether the mayor and governor are butting heads, the City Council is fighting,…
1 year, 6 months ago
Madigan Takes Stand, Pritzker Criticizes Johnson. and Kennedy Lanes Reopen
Starting Tuesday, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan took the stand in his own corruption trial. Madigan is accused of bribery, racketeeri…
1 year, 6 months ago
Packed CTA vs. Lolla Crowds and More Chi 'Would You Rathers?'
It’s a new year and the City Cast Chicago team is here with a new game — a Chicago-inspired version of “Would You Rather?” Host Jacoby Cochran, execu…
1 year, 6 months ago
Where to Eat The Best Dumplings in Chicago
With Lunar New Year coming up this month, now is the time to get in your dumpling orders. Host Jacoby Cochran talked last year with Kevin Pang, food …
1 year, 7 months ago
Homelessness Rates Triple, Chicago 2025 Ins and Outs, and New State Flags
While the number of people experiencing homelessness across the country in 2024 increased by 18 percent, the number tripled in Chicago, according to …
1 year, 7 months ago
Why Quantum Computing Is Coming to South Chicago
Plans are underway to transform the former U.S. Steel site in South Chicago into the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, a world-class quantu…
1 year, 7 months ago
CPS Mess, Stadium Fight, and Other Chicago Stories to Watch in 2025
Chicago Public Schools has an interesting 2025 ahead. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez has been fired. A new hybrid school board will take office in two weeks.…
1 year, 7 months ago
Your Guide to January 2025 in Chicago
The new year is here, and we’ve got your best tips for January in Chicago. We’re talking about how to make good on your resolutions (anyone trying an…
1 year, 7 months ago