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City Cast Chicago

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  • Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.
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Episodes
  • What Young People Need From Chicago

    What Young People Need From Chicago
    May 2 2024
    Applications are now open for the Mayor’s Youth Commission, a group of Chicagoans ages 14 to 19 who work to advise the mayor and city leaders. Last year, host Jacoby Cochran sat down with Benjamin Kagan, chair of the commission’s public health group, and Precious Adedokun of the community safety group to learn what it’s like to be a teenager advising public officials and city actors. The next information session for the Mayor’s Youth Commission is on May 20. Good news: The Chicago Critics Film Festival Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Your Guide to May in Chicago

    Your Guide to May in Chicago
    May 1 2024
    If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Chicago community. May means summertime Chi is almost here — depending on who you ask, that is. In the meantime, we’ve got the tips you need to make the most of May in Chicago from Cinco de Mayo to Memorial Day. Need a mocktail recommendation? We’ve got you. Looking for some self-care tips for Mental Health Awareness Month? We’ve got that, too. For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Chicago, check out Hey Chicago’s take on what to do this month. We’re powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Reach us at chicago@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Possible CTA Merger, Foxtrot Lawsuit, and New Birria Deep-Dish

    Possible CTA Merger, Foxtrot Lawsuit, and New Birria Deep-Dish
    Apr 30 2024
    State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would merge CTA and other regional transit agencies. Executive producer Simone Alicea and producer Michelle Navarro talk about how it would work. They also discuss former Fotrox and Dom’s Kitchen and Market employees filing a lawsuit following the stores’ closure. Plus, we talk about your favorite and most-hated grocery store chains and how birria and deep-dish are coming together for Cinco de Mayo. Some Good News: Adler at Night Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
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A morning must👌🏽

“Jacoby, you are the young voice of a city, of a - GENERATION 🥸🤌🏼✨”

I love sharing this podcast with friends & fam so they too(!) have all the gooood news to get them thru😄🎶

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