Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchProtest Blocks O’Hare Traffic, CTA Wishes, and Bad Day Advice
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked traffic on I-190 to O’Hare airport Monday morning. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea talk a…
2 years, 6 months ago
Is Illinois About to Give You Free Cash?
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to create a statewide guaranteed income program that would provide $1,000 monthly payments to qualified res…
2 years, 6 months ago
Did Cops Lie About Fatal Traffic Stop? Plus, New Obama Center Ruling
Earlier this week, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability released body cam footage, numerous bystander videos, and 911 calls related to police…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Unwritten Rules of Riding the CTA
New CTA schedules dropped over the weekend, but riders probably won’t see much difference. That’s despite promises in February from CTA head Dorval …
2 years, 6 months ago
Are Chicago Food Halls Worth It?
Food halls with multiple vendors have proliferated around Chicago the past several years. But to be honest, no one on the City Cast Chicago team had …
2 years, 6 months ago
O’Hare Expansion, Cicada Takeover, and Parking Problems
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is hoping to keep the expansion of O’Hare Airport on track. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea ta…
2 years, 7 months ago
How an Indiana Lawsuit Against Gunmakers Impacts Chicago
Last month, the city of Chicago filed a lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock, arguing that the company has done nothing to prevent individuals from…
2 years, 7 months ago
Paying School Board, NASCAR Traffic Plan, and New Chicago Reads
Chicago’s first school board elections take place this November. But now that we have a district map, election plan, and potential candidates are gat…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why Chicago Pigeons Need Us
We see them everywhere, and Chicagoans may think of them as “rats with wings,” but do pigeons get a bad rap? Host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michell…
2 years, 7 months ago
Is Chicago’s Fine Dining Scene Overrated?
Fine dining can be intimidating and expensive, but Chicago is home to many award-winning restaurants that stand out. Last year, we talked to lifestyl…
2 years, 7 months ago