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City Cast Chicago

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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday morning. 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. City Cast Chicago is a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at chicago.citycast.fm. Named Best Podcast by Chicago Reader 2022 Politics & Government
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  • West Ridge YMCA For Sale, Indie Concerts Archive, and Chicago’s Worst Trades

    West Ridge YMCA For Sale, Indie Concerts Archive, and Chicago’s Worst Trades
    Apr 13 2026
    Chicago YMCA locations have fallen on hard times in recent decades. After the West Ridge location closed in 2021, neighbors fought to save it. Now, the property is on the market. We discuss the latest details with Veronica Arreola and Jill Hopkins. Plus, a 40-year collection of Chicago concert recordings is going digital, and y’all had thoughts about Chicago’s worst sports trades and bus “flights.” Good News: 42nd annual Latino Film Festival Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, April 13 episode: Window Nation Paramount Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    37 mins
  • South Side Birthing Center, 75th Street Welcomes Visitors, and Chicago’s ‘81 Club’

    South Side Birthing Center, 75th Street Welcomes Visitors, and Chicago’s ‘81 Club’
    Apr 10 2026
    Just in time for Black Doula Day, the kick off to Black Maternal Health Week, the Chicago South Side Birthing Center broke ground this week in South Chicago. The new maternal and reproductive health care center is expected to assist in over 220 births annually once it opens in late 2027. Block Club Chicago’s Atavia Reed and Francia Garcia Hernandez are here with the latest details. Plus, the state’s attorney office won’t drop a murder charge in a case advocates say is self-defense, Chicago wants more students at the library, and Spend in the Black brings thousands to 75th street. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 10 episode: Enjoy Illinois Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    32 mins
  • Broadview Protesters Face Trial, Farmers Market Prices Rise, and Where to Karaoke in Chicago

    Broadview Protesters Face Trial, Farmers Market Prices Rise, and Where to Karaoke in Chicago
    Apr 9 2026
    The trial against the Broadview Four, a group of high-profile protesters arrested and charged with conspiracy back in September, is set to begin in May. This week a federal judge ruled there was no evidence that the Trump administration was politically influencing the case. We’re sitting down with freelance journalist Corli Jay and contributor Leigh Giangreco. Plus, farmers market vendors are managing rising costs, and we want to know your go to karaoke song.Good News: Poetry of Place and Resistance and Bilingual Poetry WorkshopWant some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.Follow us @citycastchicagoYou can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246Learn more about the sponsors of this April 9 episode: Enjoy Illinois Window Nation 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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