City Cast Chicago

City Cast Chicago


Latest Episodes

After Tension, Black and Brown Unity in Chicago
June 11, 2021

Chicago has a long history of Black and brown communities coming together.

TikTok, Selfie Mirrors and Other Restaurant Gimmicks That Work
June 10, 2021

Restaurants, cafes and stores across Chicago have tapped into the influence of TikTok to stand out.

The Historic Effort to Count Chicago’s Trans Population
June 09, 2021

Research is woefully lacking on the lives of transgender people, especially when it comes to Chicago’s local trans community. But having that data is extremely important in getting resources and services to trans people. The Chicago Area Trans Survey seek

The Fight to Replace the Irreplaceable Jesse White
June 08, 2021

Why is Secretary of State Jesse White, who runs the much reviled DMV office, so popular?

Conflict Can Be Healthy. ‘High Conflict’ Can Be Deadly.
June 07, 2021

Journalist and author Amanda Ripley discusses her latest book "High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out."

Frida Kahlo's 'Most Personal Work' Comes to Town
June 04, 2021

It’s the first time in more than 40 years that works by Mexico’s most well-known artist are on display in the Chicago area.

Chicago’s Famous Comedy Scene Can Also be Toxic
June 03, 2021

Chicago’s comedy scene is legendary. But it’s not always welcoming.

An End to ‘Quiet Rooms’ in Illinois?
June 02, 2021

New regulations come 18 months after a joint investigation by the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois showed that school staff were secluding and restraining students at astonishingly high rates.

Nerding Out at the ‘Marvel’ Exhibit
June 01, 2021

Since City Cast Chicago started, host Jacoby Cochran has wanted to go to the "Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes" exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry.

The Maps That Will Change Illinois Politics
May 28, 2021

This week, we got a peek at proposed legislative district maps. Plus, a look at other issues being debated in Springfield.