Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAfter Breaking Everest Record, Local Climber Has an Epic New Challenge
Last year, Lucy Westlake became the youngest American woman to summit Mount Everest. She previously broke the world record for youngest female to cli…
3 years, 3 months ago
Summer Camps, Lifeguards, and Our Favorite Parks
The list of Park District summer programs was released Monday, so the competitive process of registration begins May 1. If you’ve been through the pr…
3 years, 3 months ago
What Lawmakers Are Arguing For and Against in Springfield
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson was in Springfield last week to pitch his mayoral agenda to Illinois lawmakers, including increased state funding for sch…
3 years, 3 months ago
Lightfoot Media Silence, Bye, Bye Burke, and Hello Cherry Blossoms
Both Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Alderman Ed Burke had their last meeting in City Council this week. Lightfoot was defeated in February, and Burke, the …
3 years, 3 months ago
Is Chicago Actually the Country Music Capital?
Nearly 100 years ago this week, the “National Barn Dance” premiered on WLS Radio in Chicago. The show introduced country and western music to a natio…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Perfect Chicago Day For $50? Challenge Accepted.
From shows to festivals to bars to shops, there are plenty of easy ways to empty out your wallet on a busy spring day. So how do you have fun in Chic…
3 years, 3 months ago
How to Make a Budget Without Getting Overwhelmed
With taxes on the brain today, we have designated the entire week as “Personal Budget Week” in our daily newsletter Hey Chicago. The City Cast team w…
3 years, 3 months ago
Why You Should Remember the Name Lenard Clark
In 1997, a 13-year-old Black kid from the South Side named Lenard Clark was beaten into a coma by a gang of white boys as he rode his bike through t…
3 years, 3 months ago
BONUS: 'The Moth' Presents Jacoby's Skate Down Memory Lane
We’re coming to you on a Saturday with a special episode from The Moth, the arts organization that’s dedicated to true, first-person storytelling. At…
3 years, 3 months ago
DNC's Coming, Walmart's Leaving, and Diar DeRozan Is Our MVP
Chicago and Illinois leaders secured the bid for Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Walmart announced it’s closing four locatio…
3 years, 3 months ago