City Cast Chicago

By: City Cast
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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
  • The Best (and Worst) Chicago Restaurant Week Deals

    The Best (and Worst) Chicago Restaurant Week Deals
    Jan 15 2025
    Reservations are already going fast for Chicago Restaurant Week Jan. 24-Feb. 9. Nearly 500 of the city’s restaurants are offering $30 brunch and lunch specials and $45 or $60 dinner specials. It can be a great deal, but how do you know if you’re getting your money’s worth? Chicago social media creator Paige Serena did the math in a series on TikTok. She tells host Jacoby Cochran which deals to check out and where you might be better off ordering from the regular menu. Good News: Grown Folks Stories Click here and follow the steps on the Instagram post to enter to win a Year’s Worth of City Cast Chicago’s Favorite Restaurants. 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
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    21 mins
  • CTA President Out, Speed Limit Debate, and How Would You Improve Your Ward?

    CTA President Out, Speed Limit Debate, and How Would You Improve Your Ward?
    Jan 14 2025
    CTA President Dorval Carter announced Monday he will retire at the end of the month and take a job leading a West Side hospital. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea break down Carter’s tumultuous last few years and what it means for the city to be without permanent leaders in transit, public housing, and schools. Plus, City Council debates speed limit changes, and how would you spend $500,000 in your ward? Good News: Jazz x Gumbo at Dorian’s Click here and follow the steps on the Instagram post to enter to win a Year’s Worth of City Cast Chicago’s Favorite Restaurants. 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
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    27 mins
  • Who’s Actually The Most Powerful Person in Chicago?

    Who’s Actually The Most Powerful Person in Chicago?
    Jan 13 2025
    Political power struggles are constantly in Chicago’s news headlines, whether the mayor and governor are butting heads, the City Council is fighting, or a big union is flexing its influence. But who are the most powerful people in Chicago and who just ends up getting a lot of air time? The Tribune’s A.D. Quig and WCIU TV host Brandon Pope tell host Jacoby Cochran who they think are Chicago’s biggest power players. Good News: Individual Artists Grant Program Click here and follow the steps on the Instagram post to enter to win a Year’s Worth of City Cast Chicago’s Favorite Restaurants. 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
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    33 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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