City Cast Chicago

Today we’re talking about the rise of Flock automatic license plate reading cameras on college campuses, including at the University of Illinois Chicago. Contributors Liegh Giangreco and Al Scorch walk us through the growing controversy. Plus, we’ve got a floating riverboat circus unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and our favorite Chicago documentaries.

Good News: Bronzeville Trail Framework Plan Open House #2

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Steppenwolf Theatre

Broadway In Chicago - Jekyll & Hyde

Chicago Architecture Center - Open House

Destination Madison

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This year, Chicagoans have seen more grocery stores close on the South and West Sides, SNAP benefits stripped from tens of thousands of households, and food prices continue to rise. Sun-Times health reporter Elvia Malagon joins us to discuss how this is all contributing to an increasingly food-insecure Chicago. Plus, WBEZ’s arts and culture reporter Mike Davis is in the building with the must-see storefront productions during Chicago’s fall theater season.

The 2026 Hunger in Chicago Report

Good News: Celebrating Chaka Khan

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Broadway in Chicago - Dirty Dancing

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Chicago Exhibition Weekend

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AFSP Illinois

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Today we’re talking about a local historian’s fascinating copyright battle, the rise of microcinemas and film clubs, and the ‘Divvyfication’ of Chicago. We are joined by contributors Jill Hopkins and PJ Walker.

Shows: Pop Quiz Hot Show, I Said What I Said, Storyfest

Good News: Build Coffee Writing Workshop, The Kick Off Open Mic, Proud and Loud:

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A neighborhood group is building bus benches in Ukrainian Village. But will the city remove the unauthorized infrastructure? Executive producer Simone Alicea and contributors Yareni Murillo and Anna DeShawn discuss the need for benches and shelters. Plus, it’s Bisexual Visibility Week, and autumn is nearly here.

Good News: Rooted in Recovery

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Kowalski

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Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially announced his campaign for a second term in office. He enters alongside more than a dozen challengers, including a Cook County board commissioner, secretary of state, county treasurer, and a congressperson. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran are running through the full list of candidates. Plus, we hear from City Cast Chicago readers and listeners, and have a special segment from our Printers Row Lit Fest panel.

Good News: See Jacoby Live at Storyfest

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Broadway in Chicago - Dirty Dancing

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