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  • Who’s Calling to Abolish ICE? Plus, What’s Actually in Chicago’s Hemp Ban

    Who’s Calling to Abolish ICE? Plus, What’s Actually in Chicago’s Hemp Ban
    Jan 27 2026
    Mayor Brandon Johnson is among the local leaders calling to abolish ICE after an immigration agent shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss how the call is gaining popularity. They also dive into Chicago’s new hemp ban and your contributions to things Chicagoans really say. Fill out this survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card! 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 27 episode: Chicago Theater Week Steppenwolf Paramount Theatre Window Nation Access Contemporary Music – use promo code PIANO for 20% off Broadway in Chicago Chicago Restaurant Week Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    40 Min.
  • Why Doesn't Chicago Ever Have Any Money?

    Why Doesn't Chicago Ever Have Any Money?
    Jan 26 2026
    We are a few weeks into Chicago’s $16.6 billion spending plan, but the city is still in major debt. University of Chicago professor and director of the Center for Municipal Finance, Justin Marlowe, told host Jacoby Cochran to discuss why Chicago’s public institutions are all feeling financial pressure and where these structural deficits come from. Fill out this survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card! 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 26 episode: Chicago Theater Week Steppenwolf Paramount Theatre Window Nation Access Contemporary Music – use promo code PIANO for 20% off Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    28 Min.
  • Domestic Homicides Rising, CPS Enrollment Declines, and Extreme Cold Alert

    Domestic Homicides Rising, CPS Enrollment Declines, and Extreme Cold Alert
    Jan 23 2026
    Chicago’s domestic violence cases surged last year, even as overall violent crime dropped. BlockClub Chicago’s Mina Bloom, Borderless Magazine’s Katrina Pham, and host Jacoby Cochran are breaking down the latest numbers. Plus, Ald. Vazquez and Fuentes want clarity on Welcoming City violations, CPS enrollment declines continue, and Chicago is under an extreme cold watch. Good News: Femdot's Ramova Show, “Oh, Mary!” coming to Chicago, and $33 Million Community Development Grants 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 23 episode: Chicago Theater Week Broadway in Chicago Window Nation Teatro Zinzanni Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    39 Min.
  • Chicago Breweries to Help You End Dry January

    Chicago Breweries to Help You End Dry January
    Jan 22 2026
    If you’re looking to quit Dry January right when it ends, or if you need a spot to hang out with non-Dry January friends, breweries are the perfect place. Chicagoland has one of the highest concentrations of breweries in the country. Executive producer Simone Alicea talked with Adam Drakulic, a local Brewery tour guide, in 2024 about Chicago’s brewing history and how to truly make the most of the craft beer scene. Spots mentioned: Dovetail Begyle Forbidden Root Off Color Revolution BiXi Corridor Hopewell Marz District Brew Yards Moody Tongue Turner Haus Solemn Oath Brewery 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 22 episode: Chicago Theater Week Broadway in Chicago Window Nation Teatro Zinzanni Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    23 Min.
  • Will Chicago Casino Actually Open This Year? Plus, Parking Meter Hopes Dashed

    Will Chicago Casino Actually Open This Year? Plus, Parking Meter Hopes Dashed
    Jan 21 2026
    Bally’s Chicago casino is seeking an extension on its construction deadline for its permanent site in River West. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss the latest news, including whether the city can buy back the parking meters after the infamous $1 billion deal that left Chicagoans feeling scammed. Plus, a look back at the Bears game and how this storybook season left the city feeling. 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 21 episode: Chicago Theater Week Broadway in Chicago Window Nation Teatro Zinzanni – Use code CITYCAST for $20 off tickets through Feb. 28 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    31 Min.
  • Do Chicagoans REALLY Say That?

    Do Chicagoans REALLY Say That?
    Jan 20 2026
    Our video about “slashies” (bars-slash-packaged goods stores) really got you all debating about what “real” Chicagoans call things. Host Jacoby Cochran, social media manager Rick Homuth, and executive producer Simone Alicea debate whether “slashie” is a real thing and the popularity (or perceived popularity) of other Chicago slang terms. 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 20 episode: Chicago Theater Week Broadway in Chicago Window Nation Teatro Zinzanni – Use code CITYCAST for $20 off tickets through Feb. 28 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    43 Min.
  • Trump Threatens Chicago ... Again. Plus, Time Out Market Closing

    Trump Threatens Chicago ... Again. Plus, Time Out Market Closing
    Jan 16 2026
    Earlier this week, Trump was once again threatening to withhold funding from Chicago and other sanctuary cities with stated commitments to protecting immigrants. We sat down with TV host Brandon Pope and South Side Weekly’s Alma Campos to discuss whether these threats will withstand ongoing legal challenges. Plus, Venezuelans migrants feel left in limbo, Fulton Market's business rents are skyrocketing, and the MSI’s newest exhibits are a must-visit. 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 16 episode: Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago Restaurant Week Broadway in Chicago Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    32 Min.
  • What Do More Barnes & Nobles Mean for Indie Bookstores?

    What Do More Barnes & Nobles Mean for Indie Bookstores?
    Jan 15 2026
    Barnes & Noble, the last of the giant chain bookstores, is opening a massive flagship store downtown after the company’s Wicker Park location opened last year. Host Jacoby Cochran and host of “Happy To Be Here”, Greta Johnsen, discuss what this resurgence means for Chicago’s independent bookstores, where they get their books, and Greta’s picks from Chicago authors. 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 15 episode: Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago Restaurant Week Broadway in Chicago Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    30 Min.