After 50 schools were closed in Chicago a decade ago, the former Earle Elementary School in Englewood is finally getting a new purpose. The Triibe’s Corli Jay and Tribune sportswriter Shakiea Taylor catch us up on the latest developments. Plus, we discuss

Al Capones infamy has made Chicago the center of what we call gangster tourism, where people from around the world visit the sites of Capones most violent acts. But is that the right way to frame his influence on the city? We couldnt have a better gu

Morgan Parks Home of the Hoagy has been serving sandwiches since 1969, including the Chicago classic sweet steak, and is set to reopen Thursday after a month-long hiatus. Earlier this year, host Jacoby Cochran took producer Michelle Navarro to try her ve

Police and fire personnel will no longer be part of the crisis team that responds to mental health-related 911 calls. Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program, or CARE Teams will only send mental health professionals employed by the Department of

If youre new here, welcome! Weve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Chicago community.October starts tomorrow and Chicago is leaning into spooky season. Whether you like Halloween or not, th

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have been in a public power struggle this week, with Johnson reportedly asking for Martinezs resignation. Sun-Times education reporter Nader Issa and WBEZ City Hall reporter Mariah Woelf

Now that its officially fall, the City Cast team is going road tripping! Last year, host Jacoby Cochran, executiveproducer Simone Alicea, newsletter editor Sidney Madden, and marketing coordinator Jermaine Thomas each picked a direction and gave us thei

Whether it's because of the rise in remote work and solo traveling or simply a desire to try new things alone, cities like Chicago are seeing more solo diners. Freelance food writer Samantha Nelson tells host Jacoby Cochran her favorite spots and what mak

This weekend Mayor Brandon Johnson made good on a campaign promise when ShotSpotter was decommissioned. He has also reportedly asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran are discussing these big moves.

Chicago Animal Care and Control cares for 400 to 500 animals daily. They also have seen increases in animal intake and euthanasia this year. Host Jacoby Cochran talks to CACCs public information officer Armando Tejeda who tells us how the largest municip