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Latest Episodes

Here’s Why You Should Care About Ward Remapping
September 21, 2021

The maps are redrawn every decade, and alders are going through the process now.

From Soul Food to Storytellers: The Best of the South Side
September 20, 2021

South Side Weekly's annual "best of" issue highlights some of the best food, activities, and people on the South Side.

Gardiner's in the News (Still) and Stories About Queer Life in Chi
September 17, 2021

We look back at the week's top stories, including a celebration of Chicago queer life, with the hosts of a new podcast.

There Is No Muhammad Ali Without Chicago
September 16, 2021

We talked to biographer Jonathan Eig about Ken Burns' new documentary about Muhammad Ali

Bears Can Only Get Better, Right?
September 15, 2021

Season home opener is this Sunday, but we got a preview last week when they lost to the Rams. What can we expect?

How Illinois Abortion Rights Advocates Prepared for This Moment
September 14, 2021

An evolution of reproductive rights laws in Illinios.

Meet Chicago's First Food Equity Chief
September 13, 2021

It's about more than plopping a Whole Foods on the block.

Gardiner's Leaked Texts, More Weed Shops, and 'Shang-Chi' Love!
September 10, 2021

We break down the week's news, including a lot of action from City Council

Trying to Make Cannabis Business Fair in Illinois
September 09, 2021

Equity issues continue to plague Illinois’ nascent cannabis industry.

Officials Blame Violence on Gangs but CPD Numbers Don’t Add Up
September 08, 2021

An analysis found less than 30% of shootings in the last decade were labeled "gang-related."