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Budget season continues at City Hall with three days of hearings set to talk about public safety and police this week. Host Jacoby Cochran and lead …
2 years, 5 months ago
What Can Illinois Lawmakers Actually Do in 6 Days?
The General Assembly’s six-day veto session kicks off Tuesday in Springfield. This is the time when lawmakers will discuss laws vetoed by the governo…
2 years, 5 months ago
Jail Population Drops, Moving Migrants to St. Louis, and Basketball Courts Disappear
As the city decides on the locations of proposed “winterized base camps” for newly-arrived migrants, communities continue to protest plans in their n…
2 years, 5 months ago
How to Go All Out for Halloween in Chicago
Halloween is less than two weeks away, and Chicago has plenty of opportunities to celebrate. From pumpkin carvings, to costume parties, to the classi…
2 years, 5 months ago
In Defense of Deep-Dish
Is deep-dish pizza really just for the tourists? That’s what some Chicagoans will tell you, while outsiders may mock the cheesy behemoth as a “casser…
2 years, 5 months ago
Plainfield Hate Crime Charges, Inside Bally’s Casino, and Meet Our New Producer
A southwest suburban man has been charged with a hate crime in a stabbing that left a 6-year-old boy dead and his mother seriously injured. Police an…
2 years, 5 months ago
Why Are There Fewer Trains and Buses Running?
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times. Chicagoans are frustrated with public transit. Common concerns include cleanliness, safety,…
2 years, 5 months ago
Johnson's First Budget, Burke Trial Updates, and Friday the 13th
Earlier this week, Mayor Brandon Johnson gave his first-ever budget address at City Council. To help break down the details of his $16.6 billion budg…
2 years, 5 months ago
How to Enjoy Chicago…for Under $50
With news of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first-ever city budget proposal, the City Cast Chicago team thought it was time to revisit one of their favorite…
2 years, 5 months ago
Who Makes Chicago’s Best Jibarito?
Chicago is home to dozens of culinary creations, and the jibarito is by far one of the best. Imagine a juicy steak sandwich with lettuce, tomato, gar…
2 years, 5 months ago