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City Cast Chicago
City Cast Chicago
City Cast

Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers;... more

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Episodes

Sen. Durbin Out, Library Card Changes, and Neighbors Mailbag

Last week, Sen. Dick Durbin announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026, after more than four decades in... more

29 Apr 2025 · 41 minutes
Can You Actually Hit Every CTA ‘L’ Stop in One Day?

Anna Lee Ackerman is trying to ride every CTA train line and hit every “L” stop in record time, documenting... more

28 Apr 2025 · 34 minutes
City Hall's Many Task Forces. Plus, Alder Staff Made How Much?!

On the heels of a tough budget season, and with looming federal funding cuts, Mayor Branndon Johnson is hoping to... more

25 Apr 2025 · 39 minutes
Chicago Musicians Teach How to Heal with Sound

The Kehrein Center for the Arts is hosting a soldout “The Listening Field” this Sunday, dedicated to sound healing, meditation,... more

24 Apr 2025 · 29 minutes
3 Chicago Food Hot Takes with Poochie & Pang

Word on social media is Chicago’s funniest food duo is filming a second season of their show. We’re of course... more

23 Apr 2025 · 31 minutes
Why Are Chicago Street Festivals Struggling? Plus, New Restaurants We’re Watching

As street festival organizers struggle with rising costs, a coalition is urging Chicagoans to donate at the gate this summer.... more

22 Apr 2025 · 31 minutes
Meet The New 26-Year-Old Chicagoan Running For Congress

Kat Abughazaleh has garnered national attention for announcing her campaign challenging U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District.... more

21 Apr 2025 · 37 minutes
Roving Curfew For Teens? Plus, More City Council Votes

The City Council this week held discussions about the future of hemp regulations, the mayor’s affordable housing plan, updates to... more

18 Apr 2025 · 31 minutes
How Chicago Memorializes Gun Violence Victims

Losing a loved one to gun violence can be extremely isolating. But in Chicago, there are many ways communities come... more

17 Apr 2025 · 23 minutes
Why Chicagoans Are Obsessed with Hot Dogs

The people have spoken. With nearly 90% of the vote, the audience has crowned the winner of our March Madness... more

16 Apr 2025 · 31 minutes
City Cast Chicago
Sen. Durbin Out, Library Card Changes, and Neighbors Mailbag
City Cast Chicago