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Fences have gone up around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in Broadview despite local officials’ opposition. Meanwhile, conflicting narratives are emerging about the fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez. Host Jacoby Cochran discusses the latest with Borderless magazine’s Katrina Pham and the Sun-Times’ Nader Issa. They also discuss the possibility of allowing dogs into restaurants, the rapid momentum of a new Fire Stadium, and the Leo High School boys choir’s appearance in the finals of “America’s Got Talent.” Good News: How One Dreamer Found Her Voice Get more from City Cast Chicago when you become a City Cast Chicago Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/ Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 26 episode:  Chicago Association of Realtors The Newberry Window Nation – Get an extra 10% off the original offer until end of September MUBI City Cast Neighbors – Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Chicago Huel – Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using my code CHICAGO Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

It can be hard to make new friends as an adult in a big city. That’s why City Cast Chicago executive producer (and resident transplant) Simone Alicea has created a step-by-step guide to making friends in Chicago. She discusses her tips with host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michelle Navarro to see if the Chicago natives agree. Good news: 7323 Chicago Fish Fry One possible way to make more friends in Chicago? Become a City Cast Chicago Neighbor! In addition to perks like ad-free listening, you’ll also get invitations to members-only events to meet fellow Neighbors. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 25 episode:  Chicago Association of Realtors The Newberry Window Nation – Get an extra 10% off the original offer until end of September City Cast Neighbors – Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Chicago Huel – Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using my code CHICAGO Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

We’re all hunting for bargains right now. That’s why today we’re talking about the best food, activities, and gifts in the city for $10 or less. Some lists and resources: Infatuation’s list of $10 meals Hey Chicago’s lists of cheap eats downtown and free things in Chicago Laura Keene’s spreadsheet of $8 cocktails  What else can you get for $10 (a month)? The perks of being a City Cast Chicago Neighbor! When you become a member, you’ll have access to ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 24 episode:  Chicago Association of Realtors The Newberry Window Nation – Get an extra 10% off the original offer until end of September City Cast Neighbors – Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Chicago Huel – Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using my code CHICAGO Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Protests continue at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in suburban Broadview after agents have deployed tear gas and pepper bullets over the last few days. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss the latest, including a report that ICE considered closing the facility, which federal officials denied. They also talk about a computer-generated mural on the Kennedy (and where to see some real ones), and Jacoby suggests it’s a good day for Chicago sports fans.  Good news:  Future Folk Festival, Uptown Rhythm Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Musika SamaSama Filipino Festival Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 23 episode:  Chicago Association of Realtors The Newberry Window Nation - Get an extra 10% off the original offer until end of September MUBI Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Huel - Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using my code CHICAGO Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Buying a home is one of the most effective ways of putting down roots in a neighborhood. But the cost of homeownership is prohibitively high for many Chicagoans, especially in gentrifying areas. Community land trusts like Here to Stay seek to shift that narrative on the Northwest Side. Here to Stay’s Lucy Gomez-Feliciano explains how this alternative to traditional homeownership allows people to stay in their neighborhoods. We also hear from recent homebuyer Jadid Hernandez. Good News: Free museum days Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 22 episode:  Window Nation Babbel — Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Huel — Try Huel with 15% OFF for new customers today using code CHICAGO Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Chicago is staring down a $1.15 billion budget gap. This week, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget task force released its official report, which includes nearly 90 policy suggestions. We are joined by city hall reporters A.D. Quig from the Tribune and Tonia Hill from the Triibe to discuss a city vacancy freeze, raising garbage fees, and a property tax hike. Plus, a city council committee approves a historic police violence settlement, RTA is surveying possible transit cuts, and Austin’s newest grocery store is prepping for its opening. Good News: Chicago River Swim, Jerk, Seafood, and Vegan Festival, Rainbow Cone  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 19 episode: Chicago Architecture Center Kidney Cancer Association Chicago Association of Realtors Window Nation The Newberry Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Chicago takes its tacos very seriously. That’s why the City Cast Chicago team is rounding up their favorite spots. (And by the way, it’s not the first time.) Taqueria Chingon  Don Pedro Carnitas Chicago Taco Authority Carnitas Uruapan Mother Prepper La Chaparrita El Tragon Taqueria Good news: Chicago Exhibition Weekend, Chicago Architecture Biennial Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept.18 episode: Chicago Architecture Center Kidney Cancer Association Chicago Association of Realtors Window Nation The Newberry Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Fall theater season is picking up across Chicago and host Jacoby Cochran is sharing a few of the shows he is most excited for. Plus, he is joined by Chicago actor Ronald Conner to get a behind the scenes look at Chicago's thriving theater scene.  Big White Fog at Court Theater Rabbits in their pockets at Lifeline Theatre  Veal at Red Orchid Theatre Rome Sweet Rome at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Saving Myself  at Urban Theater Company  Blue Heaven at Black Ensemble Theater  Ashland Avenue at The Goodman Things with friends at American Blues Theater  Oak at Raven Theatre The Last Senior Home in Bronzeville at Definition Theatre The House That Will Not Stand at Invictus Theater 8th Annual Destinos Festival at Various theaters Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 17 episode: Chicago Architecture Center Kidney Cancer Association Chicago Association of Realtors Window Nation The Newberry Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Local leaders are calling for a full investigation after an immigration enforcement agent fatally shot Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez in Franklin Park. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea have the latest, including resources on ICE activity in Chicago. Plus, they’re wishing luck to the Leo High School boys choir on “America’s Got Talent” and they’re taking a skyscraper quiz ahead of Chicagohenge.  Good News: Día De Muertos at National Museum of Mexican Art Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 16 episode: Chicago Architecture Center Kidney Cancer Association Chicago Association of Realtors Window Nation The Newberry Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Chicago landlords are increasingly using LLCs, often concealing individual owners’ identities. WBEZ reporters Amy Qin and Esther Yoon-Ji Kang tell host Jacoby Cochran how these property owners become invisible and why this makes it difficult for tenants to hold their landlords accountable.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 15 episode: Chicago Architecture Center Kidney Cancer Association Chicago Association of Realtors Window Nation The Newberry Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE