Earlier this week, four people were gunned down while sleeping on a Blue Line train en route to Forest Park. While the alleged gunman was apprehended soon after, investigators are still working to piece together the timeline. Block Club Chicago’s Manny Ra

Tourism season is still in full swing, and we are curious why these popular Chicago attractions got poor reviews. Host Jacoby Cochran plays with Dairo Durham and Sara Faddah from 77 Flavors of Chicago to see who can guess the Chicago spot based on its one

September just started, and pumpkin spice is already making a comeback. Last fall, we learned that Illinois is the countrys largest producer of pumpkins and home to the canned pumpkin brand that made pumpkin pie a household staple. Host Jacoby Cochran an

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.Whether youre trying to make the most of the last few weeks of summer or youre ready for cozy fall vib

Chicago Public Schools students returned to the classroom this week, and it was once again a frustrating start to the year for thousands without reliable bus service. While CPS reports a 25% increase in bus drivers over last year, the number of students w

Chicago has no shortage of icons and symbols from winning sports teams to inventive architecture to whole music genres. But which is the ultimate icon that represents the city to outsiders and Chicagoans? We created a tournament bracket and are narrowin

In the lead-up to last weeks Democratic National Convention, Chicagoans were told time and time again that neighborhood restaurants would see a boost during the week. City Cast contributor Leigh Giangreco tells host Jacoby Cochran if the convention impac

Chicago Public Schools students are back in the classroom this week, and we're looking at some of the biggest education stories going into the school year. That includes a looming budget deficit, ongoing negotiations with the Chicago teachers’ union, and

We are more than halfway through Chicagos vibrant farmers market season, but there's still time to hit the markets before they close in the fall. That makes it the perfect time to revisit our guide from the spring when executive producer Simone Alicea an

Back in July, the city began clearing out one of the largest homeless tent encampments just two miles from the United Center. Mayor Johnson and his administration say that individuals were offered temporary residency at a city shelter and denied claims th