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Back to SearchWhat 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 thrilling intersections to Chicago’s underworld (a…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 producer Simone Alicea has fall fun for the scaredy c…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks 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 Chicago making arrests. The display followed another rou…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks 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 with the Tribune’s A.D. Quig and Alex Nitkin with…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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, conflicting narratives are emerging about the fa…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 has created a step-by-step guide to making friend…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 lists and resources:
Infatuation’s list of $10…Published on 2 months, 3 weeks 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 bullets over the last few days. Host Jacoby Cochran and…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 Chicagoans, especially in gentrifying areas. Comm…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks 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 nearly 90 policy suggestions. We are joined by ci…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago