Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSummer Book Recs from Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen
Whether your summer plans include sitting on the beach, taking a road trip, flying, or just staying home — you might be looking for something good to…
3 years, 10 months ago
GoodKids MadCity Say Curfews Aren't How You Solve Violence
This week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order authorizing police to immediately enforce a 10 p.m. curfew for Chicago minors, who also are…
3 years, 10 months ago
Retiring Whitney Young Principal on What CPS Should Do Better
After nearly 30 years at the helm, Joyce Kenner is retiring as principal of Whitney Young high school. The CPS selective enrollment school is routine…
3 years, 10 months ago
From McDonald’s to Millionaire: Willie Wilson and the Story of Black Franchise Ownership
Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson most recently made headlines as the giver of free gas, but have you wondered where he gets his giveaway money? The st…
3 years, 10 months ago
BONUS: The CHGO Sports Podcast: The Ultimate Chicago Road Trip
The 2022 Bears schedule is now official, which means plenty of fans will be booking their flights across the country. But what's the best trip for ev…
3 years, 10 months ago
New Leadership at Improv Institutions, Chicagwa Takes, and What is a Lumpsucker?
City Cast producer Simone Alicea is in the host chair this week to dig into some top stories around Chicago. She’s joined by two of the hosts of one …
3 years, 10 months ago
Primary Prep: Who's Running in IL 3rd District? And Where Is It?
Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District was redrawn last year to include more of Chicago’s Northwest Side, including gentrifying neighborhoods like Loga…
3 years, 10 months ago
Pinball, Gyms, and now a Casino? Bally’s Chicago History
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has tapped Bally’s to be the first and only casino operator in Chicago. The decision still needs full City Council approval. The…
3 years, 10 months ago
Sky’s the Limit: The Quest for Back-to-Back Titles
The reigning WNBA Champion Chicago Sky began the 2022 season last Friday at home against the LA Sparks. Like most of the WNBA, the Sky are not yet at…
3 years, 10 months ago
CPS Leader Pedro Martinez on Budget: ‘Equitable Doesn’t Mean Enough’
Chicago Public Schools’ enrollment has dropped by more than 100,000 students in the last twenty years. And in Chicago, fewer students mean less money…
3 years, 10 months ago