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Back to SearchYour Guide to January in Chicago
The new year is here, and we have a guide for enjoying Chicago in January to start it off right. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Al…
2 years, 7 months ago
Where’s Chicago Going Out Tonight?
It’s been a long week and long year of tough news stories. But now it’s the Friday before New Year’s, and it’s time to party. That makes it a great …
2 years, 7 months ago
Why the 2013 School Closures Still Matter
This year marked a decade since the nation’s largest mass school closure. In 2013, 50 Chicago schools were closed for good, sending shockwaves throug…
2 years, 7 months ago
Is the Red Line Extension Finally Happening?
Far South Siders have been pushing for decades to extend the city’s busiest train line. Promises have failed to materialize, but a $2 billion federal…
2 years, 7 months ago
Has Brandon Johnson Kept Campaign Promises?
All eyes have been on Mayor Brandon Johnson since he was elected in April, becoming the first Black man to lead Chicago in 40 years. As we look back …
2 years, 7 months ago
Burke Found Guilty, Migrant Shelter Conditions, and Good News from 2023
Former 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke was found guilty Thursday of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer S…
2 years, 7 months ago
How to Build the Perfect Chicago Itinerary
With the holidays right around the corner and family and friends coming in to visit, we want to ensure that we are the perfect hosts and guides to sh…
2 years, 7 months ago
Chicago’s Best Meals of 2023
Whether it was a new hot spot, an iconic tasting menu, or a neighborhood gem, host Jacoby Cochran ate a lot of good food in Chicago this year. He tal…
2 years, 7 months ago
Your Last-Minute Chicago Gift Guide
There is a lot of pressure this time of year to find the perfect gift for all of your loved ones — from parents, to friends, to romantic partners, to…
2 years, 7 months ago
Chicago’s Biggest Stories of 2023
From housing new arrivals to electing a new mayor to some extreme weather events, it was a big year in Chicago news. Executive producer Simone Alicea…
2 years, 7 months ago