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Back to SearchNew School Board, Congress Quiz, and Your Essential Chicago Rules
After the entire board resigned, Mayor Brandon Johnson quickly announced a new slate of school board members. All seven were sworn in on Thursday. Ho…
1 year, 9 months ago
Will Pensions Break Chicago's Budget?
Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to give his budget address this week as the city stares down a nearly $1 billion gap for next year. One word we can almo…
1 year, 9 months ago
City Hall Turnover, CTA Transit Merger, and Stevie Wonder at UC
This week both the deputy mayor for education Jen Johnson and mayoral communications chief Ronnie Reese separately resigned, sparking concerns that o…
1 year, 9 months ago
9 Essential Rules To Living in Chicago
When you live in a city like Chicago, there are just some things you need to know. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and produce…
1 year, 9 months ago
Where To Find Chicago's Best Halloween Candy
Whether you’re giving out candy for Halloween or you just have a sweet tooth, Chicago has plenty of candy stores for your needs. Host Jacoby Cochran …
1 year, 9 months ago
Lowering Speed Limit, Ballot Questions, and Best of Chicago
Chicago is one step closer to lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour, after a City Council committee approved an ordinance Monday. Host Jacoby…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why Chicago's School Board Elections Are the Races to Watch
Chicago is about to vote for the first time in school board elections. Chalkbeat Chicago editor Becky Vevea tells host Jacoby Cochran which districts…
1 year, 9 months ago
City Budget Worries, Bally's Casino Disappoints, and Tote Bag Season
We are weeks away from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s second budget address. And with a nearly $1 billion budget gap looming, department heads are being ask…
1 year, 9 months ago
7 Architecture Terms You’ll Hear At Open House Chicago
This weekend the Chicago Architecture Center is hosting Open House Chicago, a free two-day festival celebrating nearly 200 of Chicago’s most cultural…
1 year, 9 months ago
Restaurant Openings, Updated United Center Menu, and a $13,000 Martini
Chicago is now home to the most expensive martini in the country. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea talk about the $13,000 coc…
1 year, 9 months ago