It’s farmers market season, and we’re here to talk about what you need to know to make the best of it. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran talk about what to do and what not to do when it comes to planning ahead, picking up what’s in season, and their favorite markets in the city.  
 Good news: Wicker Park Plant Sale and Garfield Park Conservatory Annual Seedling Sale  
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The 3 Unwritten Rules of Chicago Farmers Markets

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Chicago is likely to see temperatures in the 90s all week as a heat dome settles over the midwest. We’ve got the resources you need to stay cool. Plus, executive producer Simone Alicea gives producer Michelle Navarro a City Council quote quiz, and we discuss Chicago’s latest cute animal stories. Stories mentioned:
“Resolution calling for Carter’s ouster from CTA gets sidetracked”
“Alderman after retaliatory vote stall: ‘If you hit me with a bat, I’m going to shoot you with a gun’”
“How much jail time should Ed Burke get? Depends on which City Council member you ask.”
Black-crowned night herons at Lincoln Park Zoo
Koalas at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Piping plover eggs
Panda history
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City Council Says What?! Plus, Heat Tips and Animal Stories

We are less than two weeks away from Chicago’s largest LGBTQ+ pride celebration when nearly one million people will make their way to the Northalsted neighborhood for the 53rd annual Pride Parade. However, with a shorter route and fewer participants, we’ve got everything you need to know before the parade kicks off. We are joined by Windy City Times writer and newsletter editor Jake Wittich, who also shares other Pride events to enjoy across the city. 
 Good News: Chicago Public Pools 
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Why is Chicago's Pride Parade Shrinking?

Riot Fest announced Wednesday that it is leaving Douglass Park for SeatGeek Stadium in suburban Bridgeview, blaming the Chicago Park District for the decision. The move comes after years of pushback from the community in North Lawndale despite support from the local alderperson. Riot Fest is Sept. 20-22, which also presents a challenge for the Chicago Red Stars who play at SeatGeek. We are joined by Block Club Chicago’s Jamie Nesbitt Golden and WCIU host Brandon Pope to break down the latest. Plus, we discuss a decline in violent crime statistics, the return of Foxtrot, and play a little summer festival week trivia.  
 Good News: Soft & Tender Concert at Metro and Janet Jackson at the United Center 
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Riot Fest Moving, Foxtrot Returning, and Summer Fest Trivia

Thanks to the beer-loving folks over at Revolution Brewing we have been talking about neighborhood summer festivals all week long. But Chicago is also home to two of the biggest music festivals in the country: Pitchfork and Lollapalooza with 20,000 and 115,000 daily attendees respectively. With over 200 music acts between the two, we are trying to create the perfect single-day lineup for both festivals. Host Jacoby Cochran faces off against journalist and music festival enthusiast Katrina Pham.  
 Vote on who you think built the better lineup. 
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What’s the Best Day of Lolla and Pitchfork?

It wouldn't be summer fest season if we didn't talk about some of Chicago's amazing food festivals. Host Jacoby Cochran is joined by Dario Durham, the co-host of 77 Flavors of Chicago, a podcast that takes you to the city’s neighborhoods to try the best food and drinks they’ve got. They discuss their perfect food fest lineup and favorite festival bites. Fests Mentioned:

Sundays on State: June 16 and July 14 in the Loop

Taste of Chicago Neighborhood Pop-Ups (Dates Vary)

Juneteenth Village Fest: June 15 in North Lawndale

Malt Row Beer Stroll: June 26 in Ravenswood

Craft Beer Fest: July 5-7 in Lincoln Park

Tacos Y Tamales: July 19-21 in Pilsen

Roscoe Village Burger Fest: July 19-21

Taste of River North: July 19-21

Colombian Fest: July 19-21 in North Park

Ravenswood on Tap: July 20-21

Bantu Fest: July 27-28 in Hyde Park

Taste of Polonia: Aug. 30-Sep. 2 in Jefferson Park

Taste of Greektown: Sep. 6-8
Vendors Mentioned:
Chicago’s Doghouse
Connie’s Pizza
Robinson’s Ribs
Harold’s

Athena 
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The 3 Unwritten Rules of Chicago Farmers Markets

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