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Bring Chicago Home Ad Blitz, ShotSpotter Updates, and New COVID Guidelines

Bring Chicago Home Ad Blitz, ShotSpotter Updates, and New COVID Guidelines

FromCity Cast Chicago


Bring Chicago Home Ad Blitz, ShotSpotter Updates, and New COVID Guidelines

FromCity Cast Chicago

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that Chicago will not renew a long-term contract with SoundThinking, the company behind Shot Spotter, a highly controversial gunshot detection technology. Host Jacoby Cochran discusses what’s next with author and professor Arionne Nettles and Crain’s reporter Corli Jay. We also break down the million dollar Bring Chicago Home media battle, the sudden closure of three south side KFCs, and the return of Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre. 

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Blanc Gallery James Baldwin exhibit
Ramova Theatre Chance Concert 

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Released:
Feb 16, 2024
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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.