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Back to SearchHow Are Megadevelopments Shaping Chicago’s Future?
Chicago is home plenty of new developments from high-rises to a presidential museum to a casino. But there are only a handful of so-called “mega deve…
3 years ago
What Do SCOTUS Rulings Mean in Chi? Plus, Floods and Art Fests
What impact will the US Supreme Court’s recent decisions on affirmative action and student debt relief have on the future of higher education? We dis…
3 years, 1 month ago
Is Malort Really That Bad? We Try It!
Chicago has its share of inside jokes, but none maybe more painful than goading newcomers into taking a shot of Malört. Whether you actually like the…
3 years, 1 month ago
What Makes Chicago Roller Skaters the Best?
Chicago roller skaters have long been called the smoothest roller skaters for their intricate footwork, elaborate routines, and signature swagger. We…
3 years, 1 month ago
Have You Tried These ‘Hometown Bites’ From Chi?
Tired of the same old burgers and dogs on Fourth of July? Looking for something unique — and truly Chicago — to feed your out-of-town guests? Food wr…
3 years, 1 month ago
Terrible Air Quality, More Highway Expansions, and Holiday Cookouts
Earlier this week, Chicago had some of the worst air quality in the world due to wildfire smoke from Canada. Officials have recommended masking and l…
3 years, 1 month ago
NASCAR Rolls into Chicago…And You Have Opinions
After weeks of road closures and a healthy amount of skepticism from city residents, NASCAR weekend is upon us. We hear from a few City Cast listener…
3 years, 1 month ago
This Alder Wants City Council’s Immigration Committee to Actually Meet
The City Council’s committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is slated to meet this morning — the same committee that failed to meet for over a year …
3 years, 1 month ago
Mayor Johnson vs. Candidate Johnson, Weird Local Laws, and Can Chicagoans Drive?
Five weeks into Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first term, and supporters as well as critics are watching closely to see if he’ll keep his campaign promises…
3 years, 1 month ago
Red Line Extension Finally On Track After Decades of Promises
Chicago doesn’t end at 95th Street — but its busiest train line does. For 54 years, Far South Siders have been pushing for the Red Line to be extende…
3 years, 1 month ago