Chicago Daily Cast
Your daily dose of local news in Chicago, covering everything you need to know about the city.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 63
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Chicago's Current Affairs - Federal Reserve, Combat against Homelessness, Navy Pier and More
An overview of current events in the Chicago city. Highlights include a major financial move by the Federal Reserve Bank, a comprehensive plan to fight homelessness, an upcoming spectacle at Navy Pie…
00:03:42 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
Chicago Surges in Tech Investments, City Council Developments, and Bulls' Victory
Chicago records a surge in tech investments, a new affordable housing bill introduced in the city council, proposed property tax raises discussion, road construction announcements by the Illinois Dep…
00:03:10 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Chicago's Lakeview Upgrades and Corruption Trial, Health Progress, Tourism Recovery, Bulls Winning Streak
Major upgrades planned in Lakeview, high-profile corruption case going to trial, decline in COVID-19 cases, surging visitor numbers at Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Bulls on record-setting streak…
00:02:36 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Chicago's Marathon Return; Blaze in the South Side; Schools Embrace Media Literacy; Art Institute’s New Collection; CPD Responds to Violence Increase
Fire rages in South Side warehouse of GenVax, Chicago Marathon's 30th edition announced, Media Literacy integrated into school curriculum, Art Institute showcases new Post-Impressionist art, & Increa…
00:02:27 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Chicago Embarks on Digital Transformation and Other Key Updates
Chicago city's move towards digital construction licenses, surge in stock market of tech companies, progress in tackling car theft incidents, decrease in new COVID-19 cases, and a major art project i…
00:03:18 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
City's Chase Down on Crime, Shelter in the Storm, and Bulls' Charge Forward
An armed suspect apprehended following dramatic chase, City hall addresses increasing homelessness rates, Red Line extension reaching Southside nearing completion, Bulls clinch another win, Universit…
00:03:07 |
Sun 08 Dec 2024
Vintage Baseball Cards Stolen, New Park in West Loop, Chicago Startup Acquired, Unseen Local Art Exhibit, Bulls Clinch Victory, Breakthrough in Cancer Detection
Theft of vintage baseball collection, Completion announcement of Lighthouse Park, Acquisition of IncubEx by GreenTech, Unveiling of local art exhibit, Bulls' victory over Lakers, Breakthrough in canc…
00:03:04 |
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Chicago Leans into Wind Energy, City Transport Aims for Universal Access
Chicago is set for a major switch to wind energy in partnership with Green Energy Solutions Inc., Infrastructure improvements towards accessible public transport under scrutiny, Free transport for co…
00:03:08 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Surging Local Businesses, Strategic Crime Initiatives and Green Transport Plans Define Chicago's Latest Developments
Key developments unfold across Chicago, showcasing new businesses rejuvenating Logan Square, strategic policing plans, management reshuffle at the Blackhawks, promising health updates on COVID-19, un…
00:02:43 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Chicago City Council Approves Vital Infrastructure Project, Unusual Weather Patterns Hit the Windy City, and the Bulls Triumph over the Celtics
City council approves Nova Infrastructure's bid for upgrading Lake Shore Drive, Unexpected snowfall leads to flight cancellations, Bulls secure victory over Celtics in a crucial match, 'Homes Not Str…
00:02:32 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Chicago News Roundup: From Business Boosts to Cultural Trove
Covers MicroPulse's innovation center, Chicago Bulls' victory, city council's zoning ordinance, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's medical trail, Chicago River conservation funding, and the Art Institu…
00:02:58 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
Alpacas Escape, Carjacking Surge, Bears Triumph, and Heart Transplant Breakthrough in Chicago
Englewood's unsuspected alpaca visitors, escalated carjackings prompt police response, Chicago Bears' victory cheer, Amazon's job promise, Chef Bottura's US debut, revolutionary heart transplant at R…
00:03:10 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
Chicago Teacher Strikes End, New Transit Plans, and Tech StartUp Expansion
Covers the resolution of the Chicago teacher strikes, the city council's approval of Mayor Lightfoot's transit plan, rising tech startup LockGenix's expansion, major breakthrough in cold criminal cas…
00:02:59 |
Sun 01 Dec 2024
City Hall Budget Standoff, Bachelor Combatting Homelessness, Bulls' Winning Streak Continues
City Hall's budget hearing impasse and Mayor's plan for homelessness, Chicago Bulls' latest victory, Art Institute's new exhibition, greener building policies, weather forecast.
00:03:31 |
Sat 30 Nov 2024
Chicago Goes Big: Education Reform, Tech Investments & Art Initiatives
This episode covers Chicago's new skill-based educational curriculum, major infrastructure updates from CTA, Uplift's new office and job opportunities, issues on gang violence, the much-anticipated B…
00:03:10 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Innovation in Public Transportation, Graduation Rates Rise, Biodiversity Conservation & Fintech Growth in Chicago
Chicago's latest infrastructural talks on public transportation innovations, improved graduation rates in city's schools, the ambitious biodiversity conservation initiative from Lincoln Park Zoo, not…
00:02:49 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Chicago Daily News: Gun Violence Reduction Initiative, Economic Recovery, New Flu Strain and Bulls off to Strong Start
Today's Chicago news includes a new initiative to reduce gun violence, a decrease in the unemployment rate, petition for more bike lanes, CPS's focus on bridging the digital divide during American Ed…
00:02:56 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
Health Initiatives Battle Obesity, Blackhawks Battled Bruins, Small Business Aid Approved
New initiatives launched by the Department of Public Health aims to combat obesity, City Council approves a two billion-dollar aid package for small businesses, Chicago Blackhawks face defeat against…
00:02:42 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Chicago Shaping Tomorrow with Bullet Train’s Launch, Climate Action Plans, Impressive Sports Victories, and Food Festival Delights
Chicago's high-speed bullet train's maiden journey, city’s climate change action plan, Chicago Bull's riveting victory, initiation of an after-school program, financial sector recovery, residential f…
00:02:56 |
Sun 17 Nov 2024
Electric Movement in Chicago and a Major Bulls Comeback
Chicago expands its electric vehicle infrastructure, police crack a major drug ring, return of the Bulls' star point guard inspires a win, pioneering mental health project launched at University of C…
00:03:00 |
Sat 16 Nov 2024
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