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Back to SearchSouth Shore: Beaches, Bungalows, and Obama
The South Shore neighborhood is home to beautiful beaches, amazing architecture, and an ornate ballroom where the Obamas had their wedding reception. But despite these sights, writer and longtime Sou…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Cuffing Season at the ‘Horny’ Farmers Market
The term "cuffing season" refers to single people looking to couple up for cold weather cuddles, holiday parties, and visiting family now that the summer is over. City Cast contributor Leigh Giangrec…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
What the SAFE-T Act Really Does
As we get closer to Election Day, you’ve probably seen memes or posts wrongly decrying criminal justice reforms in Illinois as a “purge law.” Among other changes, the SAFE-T Act passed in 2021 abolis…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Hike Your Way Through Fall: Our Top Picks
Fall is in full swing, but there’s still time to get outside before winter hits. Journalist and naturalist Zack Nauth compiled a list of 20 midwest hiking trails to visit this season all over the pra…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Where Are Fed Funds, the CTA, and the Magic Stump?
The city earmarked $1.2 billion for social services in the 2022 “Chicago Recovery” Budget. But according to WTTW, just $130 million has been spent this year on violence prevention, affordable housing…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Why Avondale Really is That Cool
Shortly before the neighborhood was named one of the coolest in the world by TimeOut, City Cast listener Cat Kliegle reached out to say Avondale is “like Logan Square’s slept-on sibling.” Cat takes h…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Can Pilsen Project Help Tackle City Monument Trouble?
For years, Chicago has grappled with what to do about monuments that fail to recognize the whole truth of the city’s history and memorialize seminal community leaders. The Chicago Monuments Project i…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
A Progressive Guide to Midterm Elections
With Election Day three weeks away, maybe you’re looking for some help making sense of everything that’s on the ballot, especially if you’ve been feeling disillusioned with politics. That’s where the…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Eve Ewing Takes on Everything From Chicago Race Riots to Marvel Comics
Eve Ewing’s “1919” has been adapted from the page to the stage this month at Steppenwolf Theatre, with upcoming performances at Chicago parks, juvenile detention centers, and other community spaces. …
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Why is Civilian Police Oversight Taking So Long? Plus, Fantasy Halloween Costumes
Chicago’s new police oversight commission has been slow to hire staff, prompting tough questions from alders and organizers who’ve fought decades for civilian oversight. Host Jacoby Cochran talks abo…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago