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Back to SearchTrump Threatens Chicago ... Again. Plus, Time Out Market Closing
Earlier this week, Trump was once again threatening to withhold funding from Chicago and other sanctuary cities with stated commitments to protecting…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What Do More Barnes & Nobles Mean for Indie Bookstores?
Barnes & Noble, the last of the giant chain bookstores, is opening a massive flagship store downtown after the company’s Wicker Park location opened …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Best Stuff Under $10 in Chicago
Just because we are in the midst of Chicago winter doesn't mean you have to stay inside. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive director Simone Alicea, and p…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
CPS Abuse Investigation, Bears’ Playoff Magic, and Restaurant Week Preview
Last week, the Chicago Public Schools’ Office of the Inspector General released its annual report, which included investigations into cases of pandem…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Biggest 2026 Primary Races to Watch in Chicago
The 2026 Primary Elections are right around the corner. So we’re talking about the biggest races we’re watching, including the contest for U.S. Senat…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Is CPD Helping ICE? Plus, Will Bears Beat Packers?
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability held a meeting this week to hear testimony from Chicagoans about federal immigration en…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What Chicago Kids Want Adults to Know
As the federal funding outlook for child care and educational programs looks more and more uncertain, we decided to visit the after-school program at…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What You Need to Know to Live in Chicago
If your New Year’s goals involve being a better Chicagoan, then we think there are some things about the city you should know. That’s why we’re revis…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
State & Lake Closes, Bears Playoff Outlook, and City Budget Fallout
We’re back to catch up on some of the biggest stories around the city! The State & Lake CTA station officially closed Monday for a three-year renovat…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
What U.S. Cities Will Be Talking About in 2026 (Including Chicago)
Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast C…
2 months, 4 weeks ago