Willie Wilson’s Gasathon, 'The Billboard' Play, and Music Fest Fever
As we celebrate one year of the City Cast Chicago podcast and newsletter, we are so excited to look back on another week in our favorite city. Block Club Chicago’s Atavia Reed and WBEZ’s Natalie Moore are showing Englewood some love today as we talk Natalie’s new play “The Billboard: A Play About Abortion” which is set at a “fictional Black women’s health clinic” in the neighborhood. And we recount Atavia’s visit to the Go Green Community Fresh Market, a new grocer finally serving the community after years of hard work. With spring around the corner, we are also dreaming about festival season. The trio hops around the city as we discuss some of our favorite music, literary and “green” festivals.
Stories This Week:
"The Billboard: A Play About Abortion"
Versa reversal: ‘Women-powered’ Chicago festival canceled
Major traffic jams caused by Willie Wilson’s $200K gas giveaway
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