Chicago’s Biggest Stories of 2023

From housing new arrivals to electing a new mayor to some extreme weather events, it was a big year in Chicago news. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran recap what happened and what we expect in 2024. Plus, we discuss some of our favorite episodes of the year. Good News: What Makes Chicago Roller Skaters The Best and Benny the Bull Shows Us Why He’s the GOAT Did you hear? You can now become a member of City Cast Chicago — Join now to support your favorite Chicago podcast and ensure we can keep bringing you the conversations that matter! Vote City Cast Chicago as Best Podcast and Hey Chicago as Best Newsletter in The Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2023 under the City Life category. 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 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE