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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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Introducing Live from SXSW - Moonshot Culture: Innovating to Outdo Yesterday from Science Will Win.
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Throughout history, humans have coalesced around moonshot culture to achieve audacious goals—from eradicating smallpox, to sequencing the human genome, to landing a spacecraft on Mars. These feats of human ingenuity didn’t happen in a vacuum, they were born from intentional innovation, a “coalition of the willing,” and a vision to outdo yesterday. This fireside chat with Drew Panayiotou, CMO of Pfizer and Devon Still, ex-NFL player and founder of Still Strong Foundation, explores innovations in cancer, their personal experiences with family members needing healthcare treatment, and what it will take to achieve Pfizer's next big moonshot to outdo cancer and achieve its vision, a world where people with cancer live better and longer lives.
This episode was recorded live in Austin, TX on Monday March 11 as part of Pfizer’s takeover of the South by Southwest podcasting lounge. 
The Let's Outdo Cancer Campaign aims to focus on advances in fighting against cancer. To learn more, visit letsoutdocancer.com.

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While Chicagoans enjoy thousands of summer options every year, have you ever stopped and wondered just how much goes into making these block, neighborhood, and citywide festivals work? City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran sits down with Neal Heitz, director of event production for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, to get a behind-the-scenes look into the business of summertime Chi.
We’ll be talking summer fests all this week, sponsored by Revolution Brewing.
Fests mentioned:


Taste of Randolph: June 14-15 in West Loop


Maxwell Street Market: Dates vary


Bud Billiken Parade: Aug. 10 in Bronzeville


Air and Water Show: Aug. 10-11 in Lincoln Park


Northalsted Market Days: Aug. 10-11 

Good News: Metal Gear at Schubas

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Summer festival season is here! That’s why we’re bringing you a guide to the neighborhood fests you have to check out and how to make the most of them. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and producer Michelle Navarro pick their can’t-miss fests, talk summer planning, and give you tips to stay comfortable during long summer days.
We’ll be talking summer fests all this week, sponsored by Revolution Brewing.
Fests mentioned:


Ravinia Summer Festival: June 7-Sep. 15 in Highland Park


Pride Fest: June 22-23 in Northalsted


Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash: June 14-16 at Seat Geek in Bridgeview


International Festival of Life: July 4-7 in Hyde Park


Jeff Fest: July 12-14 in Jefferson Park


Eeeeeeatscon: July 13-14 in West Town


Fiesta Del Sol: July 25-28 in Pilsen


Wicker Park Fest: July 26-28


Bud Billiken Parade: Aug. 10 in Bronzeville


The Great American Lobster Fest: Aug. 10-11 at Navy Pier


Throwback Music Fest: Sep. 6-8 in Norwood Park


Printer’s Row Lit Fest: Sep. 7-8 in South Loop


World Dumpling Fest: Sep. 21 in Logan Square


Good news: Movies in the Parks

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Earlier this week law enforcement officials including Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling assured Chicagoans that CPD is prepared for the DNC. However, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg pushed back, explaining, “persistent concerns remain about whether Chicago police officers are prepared to lawfully police the massive protests.” Joining us to break down the latest updates are Chicago Reader news editor Shawn Mulcahy and Tribune sportswriter Shakeia Taylor. Plus, we discuss how Sky players are navigating increasingly toxic media coverage, a mango warehouse in Romeoville, and free Metra rides this weekend. 

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Summertime Chi is always busy. So we want to make sure we’re keeping you up to date on the best things to do during these summer weekends. That’s why we’ve enlisted City Cast Chicago contributor Greta Johnsen to put us on the events to check out, talk about parks versus beaches, and get our summer reading list on lock.
Events mentioned:

Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music

Pride Skate Party

Blues Fest

Puerto Rican Fest

The Lost Kingdoms

The Chicago Archaeopteryx

Godzilla vs. Music Box

Books mentioned: 

“Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” by Rufi Thorpe

“Nothing to See Here” by Kevin Wilson

“There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension” by Hanif Abdurraqib

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