Cook Co. Dem Picks, Nightlife at Neo, and Your Go-To Karaoke Jam
Injustice Watch senior reporter Maya Dukmasova and Chicago Reader culture editor Salem Collo-Julin join host Jacoby Cochran to look back on a few stories from the week, including one judge’s obsession with an alcohol monitoring bracelet called SCRAM, the ongoing fallout after tornadoes tore across the Midwest over the weekend, and, oh, did anyone check out the Cook County Democrats’ endorsements? No, not the big ones, but the down-ballot races. Plus, learn the team’s go-to Karaoke Songs!
Guests:
Maya Dukmasova—Sr. Reporter, Injustice Watch
Salem Collo-Julin—Culture Editor, Chicago Reader
Don't Forget! This Sunday at 7 p.m., City Cast Chicago will be at Schuba's Tavern for Karaoke Storytellers, hosted by Jacoby Cochran. Get your tickets! Vax required!
Stories discussed:
Cook County Judge Vazquez’s heavy use of sobriety monitor highlights oversight gaps
Tornadoes ripped the roof off American capitalism
Democrats endorsed for Cook County judge are diverse, experienced — and loyal
Neo: Where Misfits Fit in
One Degree Hotter: How Megan Thee Stallion Made Good on Her Promise to Graduate College
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