As the Chicago Bears closed on a $197 million property deal in Arlington Heights, Gov. JB Pritzker promised nearly $1 billion for students in his budget address Wednesday. Sun-Times education reporter Nader Issa joins City Cast Chicago’s Carrie Shepherd a

When you ask about East Side, many Chicagoans will look at you quizzically and say, “What, like Lake Michigan?” But it’s so much more than that. Once a bustling industrial corridor, East Side and surrounding communities near the Indiana border have become

As Feb. 28th approaches, political ads for the municipal elections are only getting more frequent and aggressive. Democratic media strategist Terrie Pickerill explains what goes into making effective political ads, how much it costs, and why we see so man

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’ve got a date planned with the love of your life or you’re going solo, the holiday is a reminder that the journey to find love can be long and exhausting, but also exhilarating and joyful. And often it can take many date

Over the years, the Chicago Bulls have had some of the biggest names in basketball. And while players come and go, the brightest star at the United Center isn’t a player at all. Benny the Bull has danced, dunked, and flipped his way into the Mascot Hall o

A new film studio in South Shore broke ground this week, and neighbors are excited for the possibilities. Meanwhile, as U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García paints himself as a progressive in the Feb. 28 mayor’s race, some organizers question his record. Host Ja

We are back with another edition of Re:VIEWS, where we rewatch and break down some classic Chicago films. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we are enjoying the 1997 romantic comedy “Love Jones” starring Larenz Tate and Nia Long. Between the poetic plot, a

“Asians have long been ignored, fetishized or made the butt of the joke in America. We want to put that to rest.” That’s the mission of the new podcast, “Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast” from WBEZ. Host Jacoby Cochran sits down with hosts Susie An and Es

Between retirements, resignations, and redistricting, at least 11 of Chicago’s 50 wards is getting a new alderperson. And there are a few incumbents facing big challenges in the municipal election. The City Cast team breaks down some key races across the

While cannabis has been legal in Illinois for a few years, until now there hasn’t been a place for medical patients to buy seeds to grow marijuana. MoneyTree Genetics in Irving Park opened in November as the country’s first brick-and-mortar cannabis seed