In case you couldn’t tell from the heat, summertime Chi is here. That means along with the tourists descending on... more

We knew it was coming. But on Friday, the country officially entered a post-Roe v. Wade world, where abortion is... more

This episode was originally published on June 7, 2022. The reversal of Roe v. Wade won’t end abortion — it will... more

Summer officially started this week, and the City Cast Chicago team has put together a little summer bucket list to... more

In her new play “The Billboard,” journalist, author, and playwright Natalie Moore tells the story of a fictional abortion clinic... more

Are you familiar with The Fly Honeys? What was once a multi-weekend, sold-out production for a decade is being tailored... more

The political lore in Chicago used to be that if you didn’t know which judges to vote for, you should... more

Trans activist "Mama Gloria" Allen died this week at the age of 76. To honor her memory, we're resharing our... more

On Sunday, hundreds gathered to march from Lincoln Square to Uptown to memorialize two young children, 2 year old Raphael... more

Harold’s is more than a chicken spot — It’s a Chicago institution. There are stories of NBA MVP Derrick Rose... more

When the former ABLA Homes on the Near West Side were torn down in the 2000s, the city promised to... more

Early voting is underway for the June 28 primary. But sometimes you’re looking at a list of names, and you... more

In honor of the Chicago Tribune’s 175th anniversary, the paper recently put out a Chicago history quiz. (Happy birthday, Trib... more

Happy Pride month! Host Jacoby Cochran is looking back at some key stories from the week with Chicago Reader co-publisher... more

Anyone who has ever walked by the Puerto Rican flag at Division and Western in Humboldt Park knows that Puerto... more

Whether you’re for or against, a casino is coming to Chicago. The mayor and City Council have both approved a... more

The reversal of Roe v. Wade won’t end abortion — it will make access to safe abortion much more difficult.... more

A tweet by 20th Ward Ald. Jeanette Taylor went viral last week. Taylor tweeted: “I first applied for an affordable... more

Every song has a story — that’s the idea behind Karaoke Storytellers. Performers get up, tell a story, and then... more

Yesterday, we explored the history of disinvestment and displacement at Cabrini-Green, Chicago’s infamous public housing complex on the Near North... more

Last week, City Council approved the plans for a Bally’s Casino at the old Tribune publishing site in River West.... more

After 30 years, residents in the 1st Congressional District are preparing to elect a new Representative. Bobby Rush —co-founder of... more

Earlier this week, after 19 children and 2 adults were gunned down at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas Gov.... more

The El Milagro tortilla brand is strong in Chicago. You can find it in almost every grocery store, and you... more

In 1961, Abraham Bolden became the first Black Secret Service agent to serve on a presidential detail. Bolden says when... more

City Cast host Jacoby Cochran recently joined the podcast Album ReBrews to drink beers from Funkytown Brewery and talk about... more

Early voting in the June primary begins Thursday in Chicago, and is already underway elsewhere in the state. There are six... more

This week, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill requiring all firearms, gun kits, and 3D-printed guns to have a visible... more

Whether your summer plans include sitting on the beach, taking a road trip, flying, or just staying home — you... more

This week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order authorizing police to immediately enforce a 10 p.m. curfew for Chicago... more