The Chicago Podcast

Attorney Jillian Burstein of Reed Smith LLP is in studio to talk about Project Law Track, which allows Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana to act as lawyers for a day. Thousands attended the Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse.

Will the Lunchman takes listeners along for a fantastic taco meal at La Chaparrita. Amanda D'Astice of James Otis Elementary explains how to help teachers educate visually impaired students in Wicker Park. 

Catholics visit Old St. Pat's on Ash Wednesday. An Alaskan cod shortage disrupts a popular fish fry in Joliet. Stan Lawrence joins the program to discuss the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson. 

Car enthusiasts flock to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. A new ramen restaurant is opening soon in West Loop. A Taylor Swift pop-up installation brings fans to Michigan Ave. Caleb Williams participates in the celebrity 3-pt contest.

Filmmaker Anthony Ciancio drops by the studio to talk about his latest project, How We Roll. The film focuses on the popularity of bocce ball in Elmwood Park. The Chicago White Sox plan to install bidets in the locker room. 

Pilsen resident Matt Lopez is dealing with the nightmarish fallout from a fire in his building, which left his family without a home. Rashanah Baldwin commends hometown heroes Cliff Rome and Derrick Rose for the way they constantly give back to the Englewood community. 

Cannabis Man Don Kleppin explains the city council's ban on hemp products. Wisconsinite Kirsten awards her seal of approval to the cheese curds at Maplewood Brewery. 

Shu checks in from Japan as his Bears march on in the playoffs. Danny's Tavern, a Bucktown institution, has a date with a wrecking ball. Longtime bartender Hans details the neighborhood significance of Danny's. 

Gabe from Archway Pet stops by the studio to share the story of how he turned invasive carp into a healthy snack food for dogs and cats. Barnes & Noble is opening a huge Loop bookstore this summer. Condensation postpones a Bulls game.

Horse Thief Hollow pleases Cahill with its burgers and beer. Trevin eulogizes his favorite Uptown restaurant. Gilad from Giladi's Extra Creamy Hummus stops by the studio to discuss his collaboration with J.P. Graziano.