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Why Chicago Property Taxes Are So High

When Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his proposal for a $300 million property tax hike, you could almost hear the entire city collectively groan. In …

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Trump’s Impact on Chicago, Alders Reject Tax Hike, and Some Good News

From the race for president to the first-ever school board election, how could this week’s election results impact Chicago? We’re discussing what lie…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Chicago's Best Clubs and Parties for a Musical Pick-Me-Up

After a week like this, we’re ready to go out with friends, have a drink, and listen to some good music. That’s why host Jacoby Cochran is talking to…

1 year, 9 months ago

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How Chicago Voted

Chicago has elected a new school board — or at least half of one. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and producer Michelle Navarr…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Election Day Tips, Union Sues Pepsi, and Remembering Quincy Jones

It’s Election Day, but before the campaign text messages stop, we’ve got some last-minute reminders for folks heading out to vote today. Plus, the le…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Will North Siders End 120-Year Alcohol Ban?

Even before federal Prohibition began in 1920, a small pocket of what is now Ravenswood and Lincoln Square had already restricted the sale of alcohol…

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The Four Cities That Could Decide the Election

This week we’ll be sharing results from our local elections and discussing what they mean for Chicago. But we can’t help but wonder… what’s going on …

1 year, 9 months ago

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Property Tax Hike, Transit Board Vote, and Thompson Center Transformation

Earlier this week, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his $17.3 billion budget proposal for 2025. Staring down a $1 billion budget gap, the mayor announ…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Your Guide to November 2024 in Chicago

Whether you’re trying to go out for Thanksgiving this year or just want to order a pie, we have recs for you. From last-minute election tips to best …

1 year, 9 months ago

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The Best South Asian Cuisine On and Off Devon Avenue

Devon Avenue is known as a cultural hub for South Asian Chicagoans. As folks celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and traffic picks up in …

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