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Your Guide to May 2026 in Chicago

May flowers are blooming all around us as summertime Chicago is on the horizon. We’ve got your guide to what’s happening in Chicago this month — rain or shine. Host Jacoby Cochran, creative producer Michelle Navarro, and audience development manager Chima Ikoro have events to look forward to, tips …

Immigrant Families Facing Evictions. Plus, CPS Manages May Day

A new report shines light on how immigrant families in Chicago continue to suffer months after the height of Operation Midway Blitz. Many families are struggling to find consistent work, are behind on rent, and are at risk of eviction. Host Jacoby Cochran and creative producer Michelle Navarro look…

CPS to Cut Teachers, UChicago Covers Tuition, and Lolla Schedule Drops

Chicago Public Schools are planning to cut teacher positions to minimize the $732 million budget deficit. Meanwhile, CPS CEO Macquline King has been subpoenaed by a congressional committee. Executive producer Simone Alicea, City Cast contributor Jill Hopkins, and creative producer Michelle Navarro…

Which Neighborhood Doesn’t Have a Library? Plus, CHA Wait Times and Plover Eggs

Getting into Chicago Housing Authority units is hard enough, but the agency is also processing hundreds of relocation requests for current tenants facing health and safety issues. Executive producer Simone Alicea and creative producer Michelle Navarro discuss the challenges. They also find out whic…

HYROX NYC Week 2 Pro Men and Women. Plus Svenja Sommer.

The finish line interviews from HYROX NYC Pro Men and Women Week 2 with Noelle Morrow, Julia Kleinhampel, Alex Shabo, Stephanie DeCarli, Bailey Cook, Michelle Navarro, Rachel Wade, Roman Khrennikov, Marcus Wallace, Dawson Mills, Ryan Callahan, Christian Harris, and AJ Golik. Complete results from b…

Why Massage Parlors Are Getting Raided in the 12th Ward

Two illicit massage parlors on Archer Avenue were raided within weeks of each other — including one next door to 12th Ward Ald. Julia Ramirez’s office. Creative producer Michelle Navarro lives in the ward and has noticed the proliferation of sketchy-looking establishments in her neighborhood. She a…

Chicago Renter Protections, Edgewater Restricts E-Scooters, and Lollapalooza Weekend

Right now, Chicago’s City Council is weighing exactly how to update the city’s 40-year-old Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. There are two competing visions: one from the mayor and the other from a bloc of alderpeople. Host Jacoby Cochran and creative producer Michelle Navarro are discussi…

Data Center Moratorium, 'ICE Out' Pledge, and Chicago Singles Mingling

Last week, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order aiming to modernize regulations and oversight for Chicago’s data centers. He also called on the City Council to put a pause on new data center approvals and expansions. Host Jacoby Cochran and creative producer Michelle Navarro break down t…

Chicago’s Chaotic Immigration Court. Plus, What to Do When a Wall Blocks Your Window

Illinois’ congressional Democrats are calling for an end to “megamaster” hearings at Chicago’s immigration courts, referring to morning calendars where judges are seeing over 100 cases at a time. Creative producer Michelle Navarro tells executive producer Simone Alicea and contributor Al Scorch how…

Can Mayoral Candidates Double Dip? Plus, Ford City’s Future

Mayoral candidate Bill Quinlan’s lawsuit aims to block Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas from seeking reelection in their offices while running for mayor. Interim executive producer Michelle Navarro and contributors Jill Ho…