Chicago's New Smoke Season, School Board Candidates Dropped, and the Pokémon Capital

Should Chicagoans be preparing to mitigate wildfire smoke every summer? How are fundraising efforts and ballot challenges shaping the race for school board? Is Chicago the Pokémon capital of North America? Executive producer Simone Aliecea and host Jacoby Cochran are answering these questions and more. Plus, how to make your own air purifier. Good News: Roseland Peoples Market Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 21 episode: Visit Bloomington Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

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