Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNew Temporary Casino, Best Chi Rivalries, and The Taste Is Here — Finally!
Regulators with the Illinois Gaming Board are expected to inspect Bally’s temporary casino at Medinah temple today and run practice gaming sessions t…
2 years, 11 months ago
Sox Park Shooting, City Sues Car Companies, and Remembering Chairman Fred Hampton
Last week, two White Sox fans were struck by gunfire during a home game at Guaranteed Rate Field. Both individuals are recovering, but White Sox offi…
2 years, 11 months ago
Rate This Perfect Day in Chicago…and Madison
Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to plan a quick Midwestern Road Trip. Luckily for us, our friends over at City Cast Madison aren’t too far away…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why Did Your Favorite Chi Restaurant Close?
All summer we’ve been hearing how Chicago is coming back with tourism up, crowds outside, and no shortage of daily events. And the backbone of this r…
2 years, 11 months ago
Another Corruption Conviction, Making New Friends, and More Pickleball Courts
Last week, we saw the conclusion of yet another corruption trial with ties to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Tim Mapes, Madigan’s for…
2 years, 11 months ago
Should White Sox Fans Hit Panic Button?
Last week, White Sox fans experienced every emotion imaginable. As the team struggles through a disappointing season marred by injuries, suspensions,…
2 years, 11 months ago
Back To School, White Sox Drama, and Dank Weekend Plans
Chicago Public Schools are back in session. Chalkbeat Chicago's Samantha Smylie and Northwestern professor and author Arionne Nettles join host Jacob…
2 years, 11 months ago
Is ‘The Fugitive’ Chicago’s Greatest Movie?
Earlier this year, host Jacoby Cochran talked with journalist and author Natalie Moore about one of her favorite movies, the 1993 Chicago classic “Th…
2 years, 11 months ago
How to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams
The number of elders being scammed out of their life savings is increasing while Illinois’ system to protect seniors from financial exploitation is f…
2 years, 11 months ago
Mayor Johnson’s First 100 Days and Where to Cry in Chi
Tuesday is Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 100th day in office. While we have realistic expectations about what can be accomplished in three months, it remai…
2 years, 11 months ago