City Cast Chicago Podcast
1) Is CPD Helping ICE? Plus, Will Bears Beat Packers?
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability held a meeting this week to hear testimony from Chicagoans about federal immigration enforcement over the past six months. We talk about t...Show More
2) What Chicago Kids Want Adults to Know
As the federal funding outlook for child care and educational programs looks more and more uncertain, we decided to visit the after-school program at Carole Robertson Center for Learning’s Albany Park...Show More
3) What You Need to Know to Live in Chicago
If your New Year’s goals involve being a better Chicagoan, then we think there are some things about the city you should know. That’s why we’re revisiting these essential Chicago rules from host Jacob...Show More
4) State & Lake Closes, Bears Playoff Outlook, and City Budget Fallout
We’re back to catch up on some of the biggest stories around the city! The State & Lake CTA station officially closed Monday for a three-year renovation. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Sim...Show More
5) What U.S. Cities Will Be Talking About in 2026 (Including Chicago)
Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran joins CEO David Plotz an...Show More
6) Your Guide to January 2026 in Chicago
Happy New Year! We’re getting 2026 started right with a guide to what’s happening in January, from how to celebrate Martin Luther King Day to how to make the most of Restaurant Week. Host Jacoby Cochr...Show More
7) Are These the Best Chicago Movies of All Time?
Holidays are a great time to catch up on movies, from summer blockbusters to nostalgic classics. Earlier this year, the City Cast Chicago team set a lofty goal: To put together a list of the best Chic...Show More
8) 25 Years of the Plan for Transformation in Chicago
As we look back on the year’s milestones, 2025 marks 25 years since Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley unveiled the Plan for Transformation. It was a decade-long initiative that demolished Chicago’s publi...Show More
9) Your Guide to O’Hare and Midway Airports
Chicago’s airports are boasting another season of record travel. But what travelers really need to know is what to eat, where to find last-minute gifts, and general tips for navigating the busy travel...Show More
10) Is Chicago Building Stadiums All Wrong?
The Bears are making threats again — this time saying they’re considering a move to Northwest Indiana after they hit a wall trying to reduce their property tax burden in Arlington Heights. It’s just a...Show More