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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

Will Chicago Legalize ‘Granny Flats?’ Plus, CPS Layoffs Mount

City Council has been debating whether to broadly expand accessory dwelling units, such as attic and basement units, granny flats,... more

18 Jul 2025 · 38 minutes
The Ultimate Chicago Movie List

We are smack dab in the middle of summer blockbuster season. That got the City Cast Chicago team thinking about... more

17 Jul 2025 · 44 minutes
Chicago's Best Takeout to Bring to the Picnic

Summertime Chi means dining al fresco. While we love our rooftops and patios, it’s also prime picnic season, and Chicago... more

16 Jul 2025 · 31 minutes
Veteran Alder Wants Son to Replace Him. Plus, Would You Pay $15K for Suburban Airbnb?!

The city’s longest tenured alder, Walter Burnett Jr., is stepping down at the end of the month after 30 years... more

15 Jul 2025 · 39 minutes
How Chicagoans Can Stay Safe in the Water

The sun is out and temps are rising again, which means crowded beaches, boat parties, and other water activities. That... more

14 Jul 2025 · 21 minutes
Massive SNAP Cuts, Firefighters Push Back, and the Return of Lightning Bugs

How will the federal spending bill impact SNAP recipients in Illinois? Why are some Chicago firefighters resisting a new policy... more

11 Jul 2025 · 41 minutes
Why Cubs Fans Want Chicago to Buy the Hype

The Cubs are having a good season. They’ve got three all-stars, one of the best offenses in baseball, and are... more

10 Jul 2025 · 18 minutes
How to Eat Like You’re on Vacation in Chicago

Chicago is known for classic food staples like a beef sandwich or the Chicago dog, but we also have access... more

09 Jul 2025 · 32 minutes
What’s Next After Weekend Mass Shootings? Plus, CPS Financial Troubles Continue

After four people were killed and 14 others were wounded late Wednesday outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge, the local alder... more

08 Jul 2025 · 41 minutes
What Will Replace the Damen Silos After Demolition?

Perhaps you’ve seen them while driving on I-55, riding the Orange Line, or even watching that one Transformers movie –... more

07 Jul 2025 · 28 minutes
City Cast Chicago
Will Chicago Legalize ‘Granny Flats?’ Plus, CPS Layoffs Mount
City Cast Chicago