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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

Police Reform Stalls, Judge Loses Retention, and Chicago's First Snow

Earlier this week, the Chicago Board of Elections finished counting ballots, and out of 77 Cook County judges seeking retention,... more

22 Nov 2024 · 40 minutes
Where to See Comedy in Chicago

We could use a laugh with the news cycle being what it is. Luckily, Chicago is the comedy capital of... more

21 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
Brutally Honest Chicago Food Takes with Poochie & Pang

Is Chicago really a hot dog city? What’s the most overrated Chicago food? Which Harold’s is the best? Longtime food... more

20 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
Police Overtime Bills, Ugly Bulls Jersey, and Free Turkeys

An investigation from Block Club and CBS Chicago reveals the city of Chicago is owed millions of dollars from street... more

19 Nov 2024 · 30 minutes
Chicago's Big Grocery Problem

Aldi abruptly closed its West Pullman store last week, leaving yet another Chicago neighborhood without easy access to fresh food.... more

18 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
Pitchfork Leaves Chicago, Property Tax Pushback, and Friendsgiving Favorites

After nearly 20 years in Chicago, Pitchfork Music Festival announced it’s leaving the city citing rising costs and growing festival... more

15 Nov 2024 · 35 minutes
Your Guide to Lower Wacker, the Pedway, and Chicago’s Underground Network

After getting lost on a recent trip to the (lower) Lower Wacker auto pound, host Jacoby Cochran needed some info... more

14 Nov 2024 · 21 minutes
Best Chicago Takeout For Your Next Dinner Party

Whether it’s for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or any other get-together, Chicago restaurants have plenty of options for the potluck. Last year,... more

13 Nov 2024 · 35 minutes
Red Line Funding, What's Next For School Board, and Restaurant Closings

With election results finalizing, Chicago’s first-ever hybrid school board is taking shape. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea... more

12 Nov 2024 · 24 minutes
Why Chicago Property Taxes Are So High

When Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his proposal for a $300 million property tax hike, you could almost hear the entire... more

11 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
City Cast Chicago
Police Reform Stalls, Judge Loses Retention, and Chicago's First Snow
City Cast Chicago